What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in January?

In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 36 mm.

Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in January

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

Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth — January climate, side by side

	Johannesburg	Port Elizabeth
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	26° / 18°
Rainfall	142 mm	36 mm
Rainy days	15	8
Humidity	68%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	83	42

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

Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johannesburg or Port Elizabeth?: Port Elizabeth is the better pick in January — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Port Elizabeth is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Johannesburg is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in January?: In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 36 mm.