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.
January has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.8hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Arniston Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Arniston Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Kogel Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Kogel Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Diaz Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Diaz Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Maclear Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Maclear Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Voelklip Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Voelklip Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Llandudno Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Llandudno Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Kommetjie Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Kommetjie Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Hout Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Hout Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Bloubergstrand Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Bloubergstrand Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Sunset Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Camps Bay Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Camps Bay Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Milnerton Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Milnerton Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.1hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in False Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in False Bay.
January has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.8cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hobie Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Hobie Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1.8cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Nahoon Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Nahoon Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (81°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Umdloti Beach. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (79°F). January is an excellent month for swimming in Umdloti Beach with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
January has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Wilderness Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). January is a good month for swimming in Wilderness Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Buffalo Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). January is a good month for swimming in Buffalo Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Featherbed Nature Reserve. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). January is a good month for swimming in Featherbed Nature Reserve with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Grotto Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Grotto Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. January has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Clifton Beaches. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Clifton Beaches though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 60% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 56.9cm (22.4inches) making it quite rainy with occasional strong showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in La Lucia Beach. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (79°F). January is an excellent month for swimming in La Lucia Beach with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
