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Cape Town in January: weather and what to expect
It’s fine, but not the best. April and October are more pleasant.
January weather in Cape Town
Daytime high78°F 25°C
Night low61°F 16°C
Rain0.7 in 17 mm
AirA little humid
SunStrong sun
In January, Cape Town averages highs of 78°F (25°C) and lows of 61°F (16°C), with 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. The air feels a little humid and the sun is strong. 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast.
Pack: light layers.
Places with the same weather in January
Match out of 100 for January, one city per country.
- Adelaide Australia · 84°F highs83
- Antofagasta Chile · 76°F highs76
- North Shore New Zealand · 75°F highs72
- Ruiru Kenya · 82°F highs71
- Bengaluru India · 82°F highs70
- Montevideo Uruguay · 82°F highs69
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