SeasonMapJeffreys Bay weather in January
South Africa
January in Jeffreys Bay: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Jeffreys Bay · #149 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jeffreys Bay in January
Notes from nearby Port Elizabeth (65 km away)
Jeffreys Bay doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Port Elizabeth, close enough to share the season.
South Africa's forum calls Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) the country's most equitable climate and its sunniest city, generally warmer than a UK summer year-round with temperatures that stay changeable rather than extreme. Regulars flag the coastal wind as the city's defining feature at any time of year — worth a light layer even on what looks like a hot day — and note January sits within the region's wetter December-to-March stretch.
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Jeffreys Bay climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeffreys Bay in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsDecember holiday season, Term 4–1 (summer, year-end) break in South Africa, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeffreys Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJeffreys Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Jeffreys Bay in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
December holiday season
15 Dec – 10 JanSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyThe South African summer break turns a quiet surf town into a resort: the main beach is full, the surf shops trade all day and rates roughly double. The point still works, it is just shared with a hundred other people.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeffreys Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jeffreys Bay?
Jeffreys Bay in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Jeffreys Bay?
- January in Jeffreys Bay: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Jeffreys Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeffreys Bay in January?
- In January, Jeffreys Bay averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 31.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeffreys Bay in January?
- Jeffreys Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — January
Within 300 km: Port Elizabeth's Eastern Cape summer holidays around 15 Dec – 15 Jan, and Knysna's Garden Route summer holidays around 15 Dec – 15 Jan.