Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in January
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
32mm
Sun
11h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January25°C average high
January is one of Cape Town's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January32mm average rain
January is one of Cape Town's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January11 hours average sun
January is one of Cape Town's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January17°C average sea
January is one of Cape Town's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January71 weather score
January is one of Cape Town's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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