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Lakeside weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the January weather in Lakeside? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Lakeside the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Lakeside in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 338 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Lakeside climate page with graphs.

 

Lakeside, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°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 (18 KM, 11 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 Lakeside in January?

For visitors traveling to Lakeside, 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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