Goukamma weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is January weather typically in Goukamma? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Goukamma is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 18°C.

Precipitation

Goukamma in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 320 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Goukamma, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 320 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (9 KM, 5 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 Goukamma, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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