Cape Town vs Harare in January

Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Harare is hot, soaked, clean air.

Cape Town vs HarareJanuary climate, side by side

Cape TownHarare
Comfort score86/100 (A)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high29°C29°C
Avg high / low28° / 17°26° / 17°
Rainfall9 mm236 mm
Rainy days221
Humidity68%80%
Air quality (AQI)7835

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cape Town vs Harare in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Harare?
Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Harare is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Harare in January?
In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Harare averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 236 mm.