Is it warm enough to swim in Natal in January? Average water temperature in Natal in January is 28.3°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Natal in January is 29.4°C, and the coldest is 27.3°C. Average high air temperature in Natal in January is 31°C, and average low temperature is 23°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Natal
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Natal for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Natal, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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1 January | 28.3°C | 28.6°C | 27.5°C | 28.6°C |
2 January | 28.4°C | 29°C | 27.4°C | 29°C |
3 January | 28.5°C | 28.9°C | 27.6°C | 28.9°C |
4 January | 28.4°C | 28.6°C | 27.6°C | 28.7°C |
5 January | 28.3°C | 29°C | 27.6°C | 29°C |
6 January | 28.3°C | 28.9°C | 27.6°C | 28.9°C |
7 January | 28.6°C | 29°C | 27.6°C | 29°C |
8 January | 28.6°C | 29.2°C | 27.6°C | 29.2°C |
9 January | 28.7°C | 29.4°C | 27.6°C | 29.4°C |
10 January | 28.5°C | 29.3°C | 27.6°C | 29.3°C |
11 January | 28.6°C | 29.1°C | 27.6°C | 29.1°C |
12 January | 28.6°C | 29.1°C | 27.7°C | 29.1°C |
13 January | 28.5°C | 29.1°C | 27.6°C | 29.1°C |
14 January | 28.6°C | 29.2°C | 27.4°C | 29.2°C |
15 January | 29°C | 29.1°C | 27.3°C | 29.1°C |
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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16 January | 29°C | 29°C | 27.5°C | 29°C |
17 January | 28.9°C | 28.9°C | 27.7°C | 28.9°C |
18 January | 28.9°C | 29.1°C | 27.7°C | 29.1°C |
19 January | 28.7°C | 29°C | 27.8°C | 29°C |
20 January | 28.8°C | 29°C | 27.8°C | 29°C |
21 January | 29.2°C | 29.2°C | 27.8°C | 29.2°C |
22 January | 29°C | 29.2°C | 27.8°C | 29.2°C |
23 January | 29°C | 29.1°C | 28°C | 29.1°C |
24 January | 28.9°C | 29°C | 28°C | 29°C |
25 January | 29°C | 29.2°C | 28°C | 29.2°C |
26 January | 29.1°C | 29.4°C | 27.9°C | 29.4°C |
27 January | 29.1°C | 29.2°C | 27.9°C | 29.2°C |
28 January | 29.1°C | 29.4°C | 27.8°C | 29.4°C |
29 January | 29.1°C | 29.4°C | 27.6°C | 29.4°C |
30 January | 29.3°C | 29.2°C | 27.6°C | 29.3°C |
31 January | 29.3°C | 29.2°C | 27.7°C | 29.3°C |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
28.3°C | 28.1°C | 28.2°C | 28.3°C | 28.6°C |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
28.1°C | 28.8°C | 28.3°C | 29.1°C | 28.8°C |
Chart comparing the height of waves in Natal in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Natal in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below