Best Beaches in South Africa in January

PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN SOUTH AFRICA

These are the best beaches in South Africa in January, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in South Africa in January

  • 26°C (78°F) Air
    20°C (69°F) Sea
    10.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.2 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Arniston Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Arniston Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 2.2 days of rain per month and 10.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (69°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Kogel Bay. It is a good month for swimming in Kogel Bay with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 11.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Diaz Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Diaz Beach for any length of time.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 11.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Maclear Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Maclear Beach for any length of time.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 11.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    21°C (69°F) Sea
    9.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and sunny but overcast at times with long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Voelklip Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Voelklip Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 9.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Llandudno Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Llandudno Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Kommetjie Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Kommetjie Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Hout Bay. It is a good month for swimming in Hout Bay with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Bloubergstrand Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Bloubergstrand Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.0 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Sunset Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.0 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Camps Bay Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Camps Bay Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.0 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in Milnerton Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Milnerton Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.0 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (80°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    10.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.

    January is a great time for sunbathing in False Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in False Bay for any length of time.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 4.9 days of rain per month and 10.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 25°C (77°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    9.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.2 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and sunny but overcast at times with long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Hobie Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Hobie Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 11.2 days of rain per month and 9.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 25°C (77°F) Air
    24°C (74°F) Sea
    9.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.2 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and sunny but overcast at times with long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Nahoon Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Nahoon Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 11.2 days of rain per month and 9.7 hours of sun per day.

  • 27°C (81°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Umdloti Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Umdloti Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 17.0 days of rain per month and 8.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    22°C (71°F) Sea
    10.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    January is normally warm, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Wilderness Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Wilderness Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 22° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 10.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    10.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    January is normally warm, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Buffalo Bay. It is a good month for swimming in Buffalo Bay with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 10.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    10.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    January is normally warm, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Featherbed Nature Reserve. It is a good month for swimming in Featherbed Nature Reserve with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 10.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    21°C (69°F) Sea
    10.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    January is normally warm, and generally sunny and pleasant with very long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Grotto Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Grotto Beach with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 10.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    January is normally warm, and generally sunny and pleasant with long bright days. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in Clifton Beaches. It is a good month for swimming in Clifton Beaches with warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 10.0 hours of sun per day.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    January is normally hot, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional strong showers, though there are many days without rain.

    January is a good time for sunbathing in La Lucia Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in La Lucia Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 14.0 days of rain per month and 8.3 hours of sun per day.

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