Monthly climate guide
Gqeberha weather in January
January in Gqeberha is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and night-time lows near 20°C (68°F). The month usually brings about 32 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- Gqeberha is usually about 2°C cooler than Plettenberg Bay, 210 km away, in January.
- January brings mid-summer to Gqeberha — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- January is Gqeberha's second warmest month.
Avg high
25°C
76°F
Avg low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
32 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
49%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Gqeberha weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 76°F | 20°C / 68°F | 32 mm | 78% | 49% |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 67°F | 40 mm | 80% | 50% |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm | 80% | 47% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 62°F | 32 mm | 76% | 45% |
| May | 21°C / 71°F | 15°C / 59°F | 26 mm | 75% | 46% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 56°F | 23 mm | 70% | 38% |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm | 71% | 37% |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 56°F | 35 mm | 74% | 40% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 14°C / 58°F | 30 mm | 75% | 43% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 16°C / 60°F | 41 mm | 76% | 50% |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 17°C / 62°F | 39 mm | 76% | 50% |
| December | 23°C / 74°F | 18°C / 65°F | 24 mm | 78% | 49% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is January a good time to visit Gqeberha?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gqeberha →Other South Africa cities in January
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Gqeberha in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Gqeberha?
January is a reasonable time for Gqeberha: highs around 25°C and about 32 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Gqeberha in January?
Average highs are about 25°C (76°F) and average lows about 20°C (68°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gqeberha in January?
Gqeberha typically gets around 32 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gqeberha (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.