Best time to visit South Africa in January
January is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 83/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in January
Typical weather across South Africa in January: average high 26.6°C, low 17.2°C, about 88.5 mm of rain, and 11.6 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Cape Town has the best weather in January (score 96/100, January climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 83 | 96 |
| High / Low | 26.6° / 17.2° | 25.8° / 17.3° |
| Precipitation | 88.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.6 | 13.1 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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