Stellenbosch weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Stellenbosch for January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Stellenbosch in January, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Stellenbosch in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 338 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 338 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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