The climate in Fort Dauphin during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Fort Dauphin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.9°C 85.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
Average temperature | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 201 mm 7.9 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 26.9°C 80.5°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort Dauphin with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort Dauphin in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | January | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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Driest month: | September | 79mm 3.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
Wettest month: | March | 220mm 8.7ins |