Hermanus weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Hermanus in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Hermanus during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Hermanus in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. You can typically expect 6 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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

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

 

Hermanus, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Hermanus, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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