Cape Town in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Cape Town in January is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Cape Town · JanuaryPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 22 °C
- Night
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days
- 5 rainy days
- Sun
- 11 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood65/100
City breakExcellent95/100
ActiveExcellent89/100
FamilyGood67/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
- Lots of sunshine (about 11 h/day)
To consider
- Sea still cool (17 °C)
All months at a glance
22J
22F
21M
19A
18M
16J
16J
16A
17S
18O
19N
21D
5J
4F
5M
8A
11M
13J
12J
11A
9S
7O
6N
5D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cape Town in January?
Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 18 °C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in January?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 5 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.