Cape Town in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Town in january 2025
The weather in Cape Town in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
perfect weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
23%
8%
6%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
11%
10%
2%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
76% of time
16%
6%
3%
Weather at 3am
67°F
58%
25%
7%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Town in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Town in january.
The climate of Cape Town in january is perfect
The climate in january in Cape Town is rather dry ; it does not rain often (0.8in of precipitation over 1 days).
The climate quite enjoyable in this location january. The high seasonal norm is 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Cape Town is 76°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape Town in the month of january with a maximum record of 99°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 61°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 16 of the month.
On average, in Cape Town, the days of january last 14:09. The sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 20:00.
With a perfect climate, this month is recommended to go there in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Town in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 99°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 61°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 72% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:09 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Town in january 2024:
63°F to 88°F
67°F to 86°F
65°F to 86°F
63°F to 88°F
63°F to 83°F
65°F to 76°F
59°F to 68°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 79°F
63°F to 74°F
59°F to 81°F
65°F to 76°F
61°F to 77°F
63°F to 76°F
59°F to 77°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 85°F
59°F to 88°F
61°F to 92°F
67°F to 86°F
63°F to 77°F
61°F to 72°F
59°F to 90°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 88°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 83°F
63°F to 79°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in january
Cities near Cape Town:
| Table Mountain National Park in january | perfect weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in january | perfect weather |
| Atlantis in january | perfect weather |
| Stellenbosch in january | perfect weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in january | perfect weather |
| Paarl in january | perfect weather |
| Hermanus in january | perfect weather |
| Worcester in january | perfect weather |
| Saldanha in january | perfect weather |
| Gansbaai in january | perfect weather |
| Pearly Beach in january | perfect weather |
| Agulhas National Park in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Cape Town
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Weather data for Cape Town in january:
Weather data for Cape Town for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Town. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Town can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Town.