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Scarborough Weather in January

Scarborough in January sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 18°C (64°F). Overall perfect conditions make it one of the better months to visit.

Rainfall in Scarborough in January

You can typically expect 5 days of rain this month, averaging around 17 mm (0.7 in). Rain is scarce this month and when it does fall, it tends to be light. Unlikely to disrupt plans significantly.

Temperature in Scarborough in January

The perfect temperature in Scarborough in January makes it a solid month to visit, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 18°C (64°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 18°C (64°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Scarborough in January

The city usually sees around 338 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a good time to visit Scarborough.

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Scarborough Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm (0.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 338 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Scarborough in January

Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Scarborough in January

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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