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

Looking to travel to Kalk Bay in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

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

Kalk Bay in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 338 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kalk 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 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 338 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (23 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 Kalk Bay in January?

For visitors traveling to Kalk 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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