☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 26°C
Yes! Average temperatures of 26°C make it pleasantly warm and ideal for sun-seekers. Cape Town in January has an average air temperature of 26°C with sea temperatures around 17°C. You can expect 11 hours of sunshine per day and 10mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
At 17°C the sea is quite cold. A wetsuit is recommended if you plan to swim. With 11 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
Cape Town is one of the top warm destinations for January holidays from the UK. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Cape Town stacks up against similar destinations in January:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 26°C | 17°C | 10mm | 11h |
| Cancun | 26°C | 26°C | 60mm | 7h |
| Antigua | 27°C | 26°C | 55mm | 8h |
| Barbados | 27°C | 27°C | 60mm | 9h |
| Belize | 25°C | 27°C | 130mm | 6h |
| Hawaii | 25°C | 24°C | 60mm | 7h |
See how Cape Town's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Cape Town in January has average temperatures of 26°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 17°C.
The sea at 17°C is cold — a wetsuit is recommended.
Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
January is an excellent time to visit Cape Town with warm weather and 11 hours of daily sunshine.
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