Swellendam Weather in January
What's the weather like in Swellendam (Western Cape) in January 2024?
The climate in Swellendam during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Swellendam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.2°C 61.1°F |
| Average temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 47 mm 1.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Swellendam with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Swellendam
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Swellendam in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Swellendam weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 34mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 68mm 2.7ins |
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