Camps Bay weather in January (South Africa)

How does the January weather in Camps Bay compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Camps Bay is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 18°C.

Precipitation

Camps Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 5 days with rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 338 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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