Sodwana Bay weather in January (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Sodwana Bay this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Sodwana Bay tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C.

Precipitation

Sodwana Bay in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sodwana Bay. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sodwana Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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.

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 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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