Somerset East Weather in January

What's the weather like in Somerset East (Eastern Cape) in January 2024?

The climate in Somerset East during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Somerset East and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Somerset East weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29°C 84.2°F
Nightly temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Average temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average January is the 6th wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 52mm 2 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Somerset East

Somerset East average temperature in January

January rainfall

Somerset East average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Somerset East 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 Somerset East in January 2024.

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Somerset East weather stats

Somerset East weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: June 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 81mm 3.2ins
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