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Hout Bay weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Hout Bay in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Hout Bay the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Hout Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 338 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 Hout Bay. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 338 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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 Hout Bay in January?

For visitors traveling to Hout Bay, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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

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