Maclear weather in January (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does January bring to Maclear? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Maclear usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Maclear in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Maclear. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Maclear, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 216 mm  

Rainy days 15 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

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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 Maclear, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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