Amsterdam vs Cape Town in January
Cape Town is the better pick in January — 88 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Amsterdam is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Amsterdam vs Cape Town — January climate, side by side
| Amsterdam | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 53/100 (D) | 88/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 3°C | 27°C |
| Avg high / low | 7° / 3° | 26° / 17° |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 10 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 | 2 |
| Humidity | 85% | 68% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 31 | 78 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Amsterdam vs Cape Town in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Amsterdam or Cape Town?
- Cape Town is the better pick in January — 88 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Amsterdam is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Cape Town in January?
- In January, Amsterdam averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Cape Town averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 10 mm.