Weather in January in The Garden Route
Considering a trip to the Garden Route this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Garden Route in January?
The Garden Route is a region in South Africa. January in the Garden Route generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Knysna. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route in January, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Garden Route, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 43 mm to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 55 mm.Average sunshine
The city Knysna usually sees around 320 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at the Garden Route's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Garden Route climate page.
Where to go in the Garden Route in January
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Garden Route's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In January Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Plettenberg Bay
In January Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Wilderness
In January Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
George
In January George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mossel Bay
In January Mossel Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
Is January the best time to visit the Garden Route?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Garden Route. Typically, the climate in Knysna is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Knysna.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Garden Route.
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