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Gansbaai weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gansbaai this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Gansbaai during January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Gansbaai in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Gansbaai. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gansbaai, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

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.

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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 Gansbaai, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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