January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Wild Coast

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Wild Coast, South Africa in January.

The Wild Coast, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a high 124 mm (4.9 in) in Coffee Bay to a high 131 mm (5.2 in) in Port Saint Johnʼs. On average, January is the wettest month of the year in the Wild Coast, South Africa.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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.

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The Wild Coast precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Wild Coast, South Africa receive in January?

In January, Port Saint Johnʼs typically receives significant rainfall, averaging around 131 mm (5.2 in). Expect a mix of wet and dry days with occasional showers.

How many days does it rain in the Wild Coast, South Africa in January?

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Port Saint Johnʼs during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in the Wild Coast, South Africa?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Wild Coast, South Africa.

What is the wettest city in January in the Wild Coast, South Africa?

Looking at our data, Port Saint Johnʼs tops the wettest-cities list in the Wild Coast, South Africa for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 131 mm (5.2 in).

What is the driest city in January in the Wild Coast, South Africa?

Coffee Bay is the driest city we have data for in the Wild Coast, South Africa in January, with monthly rainfall close to 124 mm (4.9 in).

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