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Camps Bay weather in January (South Africa)

Looking to travel to Camps Bay in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Camps Bay, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Camps Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 338 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Camps Bay. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Camps Bay, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 338 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in January

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

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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 Camps Bay in January?

For visitors traveling to Camps Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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