Calvinia weather in January (South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Calvinia in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Calvinia is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this warm month.

Precipitation

Calvinia in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 3 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 347 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calvinia climate page with graphs.

 

Calvinia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 42%  

Sunshine 347 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 82%  

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Calvinia.

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