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Cape Saint Francis weather in January (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the January weather in Cape Saint Francis? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Cape Saint Francis, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Cape Saint Francis in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 266 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Cape Saint Francis. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cape Saint Francis, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 266 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (74 KM, 46 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 Cape Saint Francis in January?

For visitors traveling to Cape Saint Francis, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

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

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