January Weather in Cape Town

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Cape Town, South Africa, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (80°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Cape Town throughout January hovers around 77%.

16°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

27°C (80°F)

Maximum temperature

77%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Cape Town averages 14 mm (0.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 6 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 57 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 81% probability of sunny days during this period.

14 mm (0.6 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 57 minutes

Sunshine hours

81%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Cape Town reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	1	2	5	8	11	13	14	12	10	7	4	2	1
Exposure	Low		Moderate	VeryHigh	Extreme				VeryHigh	High	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min		30 min	15 min	10 min				15 min	25 min	30 min	45 min