Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in West Coast National Park
South Africa · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 62°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
80%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
13 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 77°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain5%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain3%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain2%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowEarly evening71°F
Rain2%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 62 | 0.1 | 2 | 13.4 | 68 |
| Feb | 81 | 62 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.4 | 70 |
| Mar | 79 | 61 | 0.7 | 4 | 11.4 | 72 |
| Apr | 75 | 56 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.9 | 73 |
| May | 71 | 51 | 1.1 | 5 | 8.8 | 79 |
| Jun | 68 | 51 | 2.5 | 7 | 8.4 | 79 |
| Jul | 64 | 48 | 2.3 | 9 | 8.8 | 78 |
| Aug | 65 | 49 | 1.5 | 6 | 9.2 | 77 |
| Sep | 69 | 51 | 0.9 | 5 | 10.4 | 73 |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 0.4 | 3 | 12.0 | 67 |
| Nov | 78 | 58 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.5 | 66 |
| Dec | 78 | 61 | 0.6 | 2 | 13.3 | 67 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare West Coast National Park with Garden Route.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology