Matjiesrivier weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the January weather in Matjiesrivier compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Matjiesrivier is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. Experience the summer season in January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 16°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Matjiesrivier in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 6 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Matjiesrivier. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matjiesrivier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (73 KM, 45 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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