Cape Town vs Vancouver in January

Cape Town is the better pick in January — 88 vs 38 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.

Cape Town vs VancouverJanuary climate, side by side

Cape TownVancouver
Comfort score88/100 (A)38/100 (F)
Feels-like high27°C3°C
Avg high / low26° / 17°6° / 2°
Rainfall10 mm368 mm
Rainy days220
Humidity68%87%
Air quality (AQI)7838

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

Cape Town vs Vancouver in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Vancouver?
Cape Town is the better pick in January — 88 vs 38 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is warm, dry, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Vancouver in January?
In January, Cape Town averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 10 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 6°C high / 2°C low with about 368 mm.