Melkbosstrand weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Melkbosstrand during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Melkbosstrand, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Melkbosstrand in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melkbosstrand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 338 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (30 KM, 19 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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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 Melkbosstrand in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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