Mossel Bay weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Mossel Bay look like in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During January, Mossel Bay experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 19°C.

Precipitation

Mossel Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Expect around 8 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 234 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Mossel Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Mossel Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (36 KM, 22 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?

For visitors traveling to Mossel Bay, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mossel Bay.

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