SeasonMapCape Town vs Pretoria in January
Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Pretoria is hot, rainy.
Cape Town vs Pretoria — January climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Pretoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 77/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 29°C | 31°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 17° | 30° / 18° |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 118 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 | 13 |
| Humidity | 68% | 63% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 | 68 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Pretoria in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Cape Town or Pretoria?
- Cape Town is the better pick in January — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry, while Pretoria is hot, rainy.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Pretoria in January?
- In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Pretoria averages 30°C high / 18°C low with about 118 mm.