Paterson weather in January (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Paterson in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Paterson during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Paterson in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Paterson. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Paterson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (67 KM, 42 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

Interested in more climate information?

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