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.
Daytime temperature | 23.7°C 74.6°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | January | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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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 |