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January · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 96/100

Lambert's Bay in January

Excellent · 96/100Beach 38/100
High / low20° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm2 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
32.10° S, 18.31° EElevation 22 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goLambert's Bay · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96January
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov
January: high / low20° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Lambert's Bay averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 13%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Lambert's Bay.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 19:57 local time, giving 14 h 01 min of daylight. Days shorten by 34 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%89%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 38/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in January

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiTop of the table

South Africa's best in January

Where to go in January
Langebaan
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Langebaan

Western Cape
21°Jan high
1wet day
97score
Langebaan
Cape Town
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Cape Town

Western Cape
22°Jan high
3wet days
94score
Cape Town
Humansdorp
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Humansdorp

Eastern Cape
24°Jan high
9wet days
79score
Humansdorp
Gqeberha
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Gqeberha

Eastern Cape
23°Jan high
10wet days
76score
Gqeberha
·Questions

Lambert's Bay in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Lambert's Bay?

January scores 96/100 for Lambert's Bay, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Lambert's Bay in January?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 16°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Lambert's Bay in January?

Lambert's Bay receives about 6 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Lambert's Bay in January?

The sea averages 17°C in January, cold for most swimmers.