What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in January?

In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 36 mm.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in January

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

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth — January climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 17°	26° / 18°
Rainfall	9 mm	36 mm
Rainy days	2	8
Humidity	68%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	78	42

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

Month by month

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth?: Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are nearly tied in January — 86 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry; Port Elizabeth is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in January?: In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 36 mm.