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Prince Albert in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (summer heat, 33–35 °C (91–95 °F)).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
South Africa overall
Prices
High
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Prince Albert

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (summer heat, 33–35 °C (91–95 °F)).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Prince AlbertHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
High
Prices · South Africa overall
High

South Africa overall: Cape at its best: hot, dry, windy. School holidays until mid-January; Kruger is hot and green.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Prince Albert, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 3 (better)

    Mar: 4

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (summer heat, 33–35 °C).

March: Inside Prince Albert's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Prince Albert: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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