January Rainfall and Precipitation in Eastern Cape
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Eastern Cape, South Africa in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Eastern Cape precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Eastern Cape, South Africa receive in January?
Gqeberha stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 40 mm (1.6 in).
How many days does it rain in Eastern Cape, South Africa in January?
On average, Gqeberha has about 9 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Eastern Cape, South Africa?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
What is the wettest city in January in Eastern Cape, South Africa?
Based on our records, Maclear receives the most rainfall in Eastern Cape, South Africa in January, averaging about 216 mm (8.5 in).
What is the driest city in January in Eastern Cape, South Africa?
In our records, Port Nolloth stands out as the driest city in Eastern Cape, South Africa for January, averaging just 5.4 mm (0.2 in).
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