Port Shepstone Weather in January

What's the weather like in Port Shepstone (KwaZulu-Natal) in January 2024?

The climate in Port Shepstone during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

January is in the summer in Port Shepstone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Port Shepstone weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Nightly temperature 20°C 68°F
Average temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 126 mm 5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C 78.2°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone average temperature in January

January rainfall

Port Shepstone average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone in January 2024.

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Port Shepstone weather stats

Port Shepstone weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: June 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: March 146mm 5.7ins
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