What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in January?

In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 24°C high / 18°C low with about 43 mm.

Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in January

Plettenberg Bay is the better pick in January — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Plettenberg Bay is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.

Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay — January climate, side by side

	Johannesburg	Plettenberg Bay
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	25°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	24° / 18°
Rainfall	142 mm	43 mm
Rainy days	15	8
Humidity	68%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	83	27

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

Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johannesburg or Plettenberg Bay?: Plettenberg Bay is the better pick in January — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Plettenberg Bay is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in January?: In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 24°C high / 18°C low with about 43 mm.