Weather in January in The Garden Route
Planning a journey to the Garden Route this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys approximately 320 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in the Garden Route for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Garden Route climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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