Western Cape weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Western Cape: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (65°F) and cloud cover 25% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 14°C (58°F). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and wetter; February brings highs of 22°C (72°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cape Town, the largest city in Western Cape. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Western Cape?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Western Cape.
Does it rain a lot in Western Cape in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Western Cape in January?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 18°C (65°F).
Western Cape weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (71°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 14 mm | 25% | 14°C (58°F) | best |
| February | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 9 mm | 25% | 15°C (59°F) | best |
| March | 21°C (70°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 17 mm | 26% | 15°C (60°F) | best |
| April | 19°C (67°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm | 32% | 14°C (57°F) | best |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm | 41% | 14°C (57°F) | fair |
| June | 16°C (62°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 91 mm | 41% | 14°C (57°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 16°C (60°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm | 38% | 14°C (57°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 16°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm | 41% | 14°C (58°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 17°C (62°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 40 mm | 40% | 14°C (57°F) | fair |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 31 mm | 35% | 14°C (57°F) | fair |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 30 mm | 32% | 13°C (55°F) | best |
| December | 21°C (69°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 mm | 27% | 14°C (58°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Western Cape in January
Weather can differ a lot within Western Cape: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 22°C (71°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Athlone | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Paarl | 31°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Somerset West | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm | best |
| George | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm | fair |
| Worcester | 30°C (87°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Stellenbosch | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Atlantis | 31°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Mossel Bay | 28°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm | fair |
| Oudtshoorn | 30°C (86°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm | fair |
| Saldanha | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm | best |