January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Garden Route
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Garden Route, 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.
The Garden Route precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Garden Route, South Africa receive in January?
Knysna sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 52 mm (2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in the Garden Route, South Africa in January?
Expect around 10 days rainy days in Knysna during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in the Garden Route, South Africa?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Garden Route, South Africa.
What is the wettest city in January in the Garden Route, South Africa?
Wilderness is the wettest city in the Garden Route, South Africa in January according to our database, with average rainfall of around 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the driest city in January in the Garden Route, South Africa?
In our records, Mossel Bay stands out as the driest city in the Garden Route, South Africa for January, averaging just 43 mm (1.7 in).
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