Victoria Bay weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

Is January a good time to explore Victoria Bay weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Victoria Bay is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Victoria Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 234 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Victoria Bay. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Victoria Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (9 KM, 6 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

Temperatures

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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?

For visitors traveling to Victoria Bay, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Victoria Bay.

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