Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across South Africa this January.
South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Paternoster to 37°C (99°F) in Keimoes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Keimoes and 17°C (63°F) in Paternoster.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Cape Town averages a daytime high of 25°C (77°F) in January, which is high for South Africa.
After dark, Cape Town cools to about 18°C (64°F) on an average January night.
Keimoes tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 22°C (72°F).
For the month of January, Paternoster is the most temperate city in South Africa based on our records. Highs average 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 17°C (63°F).
Across South Africa, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Durban (183 hours) to sunny in Springbok (388 hours).
Across South Africa, sea temperatures in January range from cool at 18°C (64°F) in Cape Town to good at 23°C (73°F) in East London — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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