Weather in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa in January
In an average January, Cape Town sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 17°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2022-01-08
Lowest
17°C
1998-01-09
Low
Highest
21°C
2016-01-31
Lowest
15°C
1998-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2022-01-08
Lowest
15°C
1998-01-09
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
2012-01-17
Lowest
9.1 g/m³
1990-01-07
Wind
Highest
66 km/h
1981-01-25
Lowest
13 km/h
1989-01-30
Precip
Wettest
83 mm
1981
Driest
3 mm
1992
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