Cape Town weather in January
January in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Cape Town · #42 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 10 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 78 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cape Town?
- January in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in January?
- In January, Cape Town averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 10.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in January?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 78 in January.