SeasonMapCape Town vs Johannesburg in January
Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg — January climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 80/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 29°C | 29°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 17° | 28° / 15° |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 142 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 | 15 |
| Humidity | 68% | 68% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 | 83 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Cape Town or Johannesburg?
- Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in January?
- In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm.