Wilderness weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Wilderness during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Wilderness experiences perfect weather, with 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

Wilderness in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 234 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with 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 Wilderness climate page with graphs.

 

Wilderness, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 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?

For visitors traveling to Wilderness, 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 Wilderness.

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