Cape Town vs Jamestown in January

Jamestown is the better pick in January — 92 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jamestown is warm, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is hot, dry.

Cape Town vs JamestownJanuary climate, side by side

Cape TownJamestown
Comfort score86/100 (A)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high29°C25°C
Avg high / low28° / 17°23° / 22°
Rainfall9 mm4 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity68%78%
Air quality (AQI)7842

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

Cape Town vs Jamestown in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Jamestown?
Jamestown is the better pick in January — 92 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jamestown is warm, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Jamestown in January?
In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Jamestown averages 23°C high / 22°C low with about 4 mm.