Wellington weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Wellington in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Wellington during January, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. January marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Wellington in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

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

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Data from: Worcester, South Africa (40 KM, 25 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.