Swim in Hermanus in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in Hermanus in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Hermanus is:

Minimum: 65°F

Average: 68°F

Maximum: 72°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 68°F to 74°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 12.4mph
  • It rains a total of 1.3in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Hermanus in january?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Hermanus in january is cool

Swimming in january on the beaches of Hermanus is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 72°F, it can also be as low as 65°F! Note that the average is 68°F.

Note also that in january, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 71°F, 1.3in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 77.37 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Hermanus in january

January
Average sea temperature 68°F
Minimum sea temperature 65°F
Maximum sea temperature 72°F
Average outside temperature 72°F
Maximum outside temperature 76°F
Minimum outside temperature 68°F
Wind speed 17.4mph
Wind temperature 68°F
Precipitation 1.3in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(7%)
Humidity 78%
Visibility in kilometers 9.52km
Cloud cover 33%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in january66°F70°Fcool swimming
Durban in january79°F82°Fideal swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in january72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in january79°F82°Fpleasant swimming
East London in january76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
George in january70°F74°Fcool swimming
Margate in january79°F81°Fideal swimming
Port Nolloth in january65°F67°Fcool swimming
Richards Bay in january81°F83°Fideal swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in january79°F82°Fideal swimming
Knysna in january69°F74°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in january70°F74°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in january69°F74°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in january: sea temperature by city

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