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Riebeek-Kasteel weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Riebeek-Kasteel in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Riebeek-Kasteel during January, which means very high temperatures and low rainfall. January is known for being in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Riebeek-Kasteel in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Riebeek-Kasteel. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Riebeek-Kasteel, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
Data from: Worcester, South Africa (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in January

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

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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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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