Cape Town in January
Hot, sunny and busy
The short answer
January is a good time to visit Cape Town.
January is one of Cape Town’s busiest summer months, with warm, generally dry weather and long daylight hours. Beaches, coastal drives and outdoor dining are especially appealing, but visitor demand and accommodation prices are often high.
7/10 overall16–26°CHigh crowds$$$$
Weather9.5/10
Crowds3/10
Prices$$$$
Events7.5/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–26°C
- Hot, sunny and busy
- Crowds
- High
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
- $$$$
+Warm weather and long summer days.
–Peak-season prices and crowds.
My tip for January
Book accommodation early and keep an alternative plan for windy days.
- Beaches
- outdoor activities
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Cape Town, 1st for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is July; the best value is July.
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What’s on in Cape Town in January
- Summer winds and festive crowds
- Cape Town’s summer is generally warm and dry, making it ideal for beaches, coastal drives and outdoor dining. The festive holiday period is particularly busy, and strong south-easterly winds can affect outdoor plans. Book early for late December and early January.
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Warm weather and long summer days.
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