Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in January

Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay are nearly tied in January — 86 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry; Plettenberg Bay is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Cape Town vs Plettenberg BayJanuary climate, side by side

Cape TownPlettenberg Bay
Comfort score86/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high29°C25°C
Avg high / low28° / 17°24° / 18°
Rainfall9 mm43 mm
Rainy days28
Humidity68%76%
Air quality (AQI)7827

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

Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Plettenberg Bay?
Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay are nearly tied in January — 86 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry; Plettenberg Bay is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in January?
In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 24°C high / 18°C low with about 43 mm.