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Cape Winelands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in January.

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Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl Tulbagh

Planning a getaway to the Cape Winelands, South Africa this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Cape Winelands in January

The Cape Winelands, South Africa is a region in South Africa. January in the Cape Winelands generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Stellenbosch at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Tulbagh at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tulbagh and 17°C (63°F) in Stellenbosch.

To explore the conditions in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tulbagh with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Franschhoek with 27 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Stellenbosch enjoys approximately 338 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Cape Winelands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cape Winelands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Stellenbosch)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
Best Time to Visit the Cape Winelands →

Best Places to Visit in the Cape Winelands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cape Winelands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cape Winelands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Cape Winelands, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Cape Winelands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Cape Winelands (January)

Stellenbosch

In January Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
334 hours
338 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Stellenbosch →

Franschhoek

In January Franschhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Franschhoek →

Paarl

In January Paarl generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
334 hours
338 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Paarl →

Tulbagh

In January Tulbagh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tulbagh →

Wellington

In January Wellington generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Wellington →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cape Winelands, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in South Africa brought 323 mm (13 in) in Hoedspruit on January 18, 2012.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cape Winelands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stellenbosch 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Franschhoek 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Paarl 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Tulbagh 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Wellington 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Ceres 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

The Cape Winelands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in January?

the Cape Winelands, South Africa typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Stellenbosch average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in January?

In Stellenbosch, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does the Cape Winelands, South Africa get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Stellenbosch averages just 25 mm (1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Cape Winelands, South Africa.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Cape Winelands, South Africa?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Cape Winelands, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Stellenbosch.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Stellenbosch. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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