January weather forecast
Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Weather in January

A new year in Stellenbosch starts with temperatures and persepectives peaking. January reaches its apex with temperatures going from 15.8°C (60.4°F) to 26.8°C (80.2°F), among the highest observed in the city. While transitioning from December, less rain is noticed with predominantly sunny days due to lower cloud cover. The month immerses in an average of 14.1 hours of daylight per day, inviting longer outdoor activities. Calm winds and excellent visibility make early year exploration a joy in Stellenbosch.

Temperature

January brings a marginal elevation to a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) from December's 25.4°C (77.7°F) in Stellenbosch's average high-temperatures. January nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Stellenbosch is 67%.

Rainfall

In Stellenbosch, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stellenbosch, there are 109.6 rainfall days, and 458mm (18.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Stellenbosch is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:51 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Stellenbosch is 11.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Stellenbosch in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Stellenbosch, is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Stellenbosch?

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in Stellenbosch in January?

In Stellenbosch, South Africa, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Stellenbosch have in January?

In January, the average day length in Stellenbosch is 14h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Stellenbosch?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of the month, in Stellenbosch, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:51 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stellenbosch have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 11.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Stellenbosch?

The months with the highest UV index in Stellenbosch, South Africa, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in January in Stellenbosch?

In Stellenbosch, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average temperature in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average pressure in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average wind speed in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average humidity in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average rainfall in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average rainfall days in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average sunshine days in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average UV index in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average cloud cover in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in January: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Average visibility in January - Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (9km).

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