Cape Town · January
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 78°F, dipping to 64°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
78° / 64°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
6/mo
Wind
17 mph
What January feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
05:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:58
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in January
The kit for January in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
+3° avg high
-1 rain days
Cape Town in December →
January
78°F avg high
6 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
0° avg high
+1 rain days
Cape Town in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in January?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in January?+
Average high 78°F, average low 64°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to December (avg high 75°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 79°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in January?+
Expect about 6 measurable rain days in January, on average.