Cape Town Weather in January
South Africa · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low18°C (65°F)
Rainfall11 mm (0.4 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In January, Cape Town has average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). January is summer in South Africa. The month is very dry, with about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (65°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Daylight | 14 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 12.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 20.3 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cape Town in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Cape Town weather in other months
Jan22°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentMar21°C / 18°C22 mmExcellentApr19°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay18°C / 15°C63 mmExcellentJun17°C / 14°C111 mmGoodJul16°C / 13°C95 mmGoodAug16°C / 13°C81 mmGoodSep16°C / 13°C46 mmExcellentOct18°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentNov19°C / 16°C31 mmExcellentDec21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Cape TownFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Gqeberha25°C · 35 mm
- Maseru29°C · 105 mm
- Soweto28°C · 109 mm
- Gaborone33°C · 93 mm
- Johannesburg27°C · 126 mm
- Windhoek31°C · 115 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.