Weather in Cape Town in January
Cape Town offers pleasantly warm weather with hardly any rain (avg 21.3°C, 3 rainy days). Weather score: 9/10 · Excellent
Avg temp
21.3°C
Daytime high
25.7°C
Night low
17.7°C
Rainy days
3
Sun per day
13.3 h
Sea temp
14.2°C
Cape Town climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3°C | 25.7°C | 17.7°C | 3 | 13.3 h | 9/10 |
| February | 21.2°C | 25.9°C | 17.7°C | 2 | 12.3 h | 9/10 |
| March | 19.5°C | 23.8°C | 16.2°C | 4 | 11 h | 7.8/10 |
| April | 17.8°C | 22.3°C | 14.3°C | 4 | 10 h | 7.8/10 |
| May | 15.6°C | 19.5°C | 12.4°C | 7 | 8.7 h | 6.4/10 |
| June | 13.8°C | 17.2°C | 10.7°C | 11 | 8.1 h | 5.6/10 |
| July | 13°C | 16.5°C | 9.8°C | 9 | 8.6 h | 6.4/10 |
| August | 13.3°C | 16.8°C | 10.2°C | 10 | 9.2 h | 6.4/10 |
| September | 14.5°C | 18.1°C | 11.2°C | 7 | 10.1 h | 6.4/10 |
| October | 16.9°C | 21.1°C | 13.3°C | 5 | 11.9 h | 7.8/10 |
| November | 18.1°C | 22.4°C | 14.5°C | 5 | 12.5 h | 7.8/10 |
| December | 19.8°C | 23.9°C | 16.3°C | 4 | 13.2 h | 7.8/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Town in January
How warm is it in Cape Town in January?
In January, Cape Town averages 21.3°C, with daytime highs of 25.7°C and night lows of 17.7°C.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in January?
January sees around 3 rainy days and about 16.5 mm of rainfall in Cape Town.
Is January a good month to visit Cape Town?
January scores 9/10 for Cape Town. Cape Town offers pleasantly warm weather with hardly any rain (avg 21.3°C, 3 rainy days).