January weather forecast
Cocobeach, Gabon

The climate of Cocobeach in January is characteristically hot and very humid. Falling in the wet season, rain remains a common occurrence during the month. This period also marks the gradual transition from the peak of summer, but still experiences some of the highest temperatures of the year. The average highest temperature is observed at 30.1°C (86.2°F) with the heavy rainfall of 216mm (8.5") throughout 15.5 days of the month. Yet the sea remains warm for swimming, making January a popular month for beach activities at Cocobeach despite the rain.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Cocobeach sees a recorded average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Nighttime temperature in Cocobeach dips to a mean of 23.2°C (73.8°F) during January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cocobeach, during January, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cocobeach, there are 180.3 rainfall days, and 3126mm (123.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Cocobeach is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Cocobeach, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.