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In Montagu, January brings very high daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to 16°C (61°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Montagu. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Montagu typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Montagu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Montagu between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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