Rhodes weather in January (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Rhodes in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Rhodes generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Rhodes in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rhodes. March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rhodes climate page with graphs.

 

Rhodes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in South Africa in January

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rhodes in January?

For visitors traveling to Rhodes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Camping

6/10

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