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

What weather conditions can you expect in Hout Bay this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Hout Bay is usually perfect in January, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 18°C at night.

Precipitation

Hout Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 5 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 338 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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