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Darling Weather in January

Darling in January sees high temperatures, with highs around 28°C (82°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little rainfall to worry about.

Rainfall in Darling in January

Conditions tend to be dry and settled, making it a good month for outdoor plans. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 4 days with rain, averaging 10 mm (0.4 in) for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Darling in January

Weather in Darling is at its perfect in January. Highs reach 28°C (82°F), while nights settle around 17°C (63°F). During January, you'll experience the summer season. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights drop to around 17°C (63°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Darling in January

Enjoy a sunny month with about 338 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Darling even more beautiful.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Darling.

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Darling Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C (82°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 10 mm (0.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 338 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Darling in January

Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Darling in January

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

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