Plettenberg Bay Weather in January

What's the weather like in Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape) in January 2024?

The climate in Plettenberg Bay during January can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Plettenberg Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Plettenberg Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.7°C 74.6°F
Nightly temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Average temperature 20.1°C 68.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Plettenberg Bay with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay average temperature in January

January rainfall

Plettenberg Bay average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Plettenberg Bay average rain in January

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 Plettenberg Bay in January 2024.

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Plettenberg Bay weather stats

Plettenberg Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: August 100mm 3.9ins
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