Weather in Western Cape for January 2026
Until now, January 2026 in Western Cape is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.8 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Western Cape predicts temperatures to be around 25 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Western Cape at the beginning of January is 25.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 25.3 °C by the end of January.
Precipitation in Western Cape during January is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.
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Western Cape Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Western Cape This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Western Cape
January weather in Western Cape day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Sunny | 26° /16° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 3 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 4 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 5 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 24° /16° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 6 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /16° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 7 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /16° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Jan. | Sunny | 26° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 9 Jan. |  Overcast | 26° /17° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 10 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 0.8 mm | 9 | |
| 11 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /17° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 14 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0.9 mm | 10 | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /16° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /16° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /16° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 28° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 22 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /18° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /17° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
| 25 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 26° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 27 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 25° /16° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /16° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 29 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /17° | 0 mm | 3.4 | |
| 30 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /19° | 0 mm | 3.4 | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 24° /20° | 0 mm | 3.3 | |
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Western Cape in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Western Cape during January?
How much rainfall should be expected in Western Cape during January?
What are the typical wind conditions in Western Cape during January?
Western Cape water temperatures in January
The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Western Cape in January is 17.2 °C. At the beginning of January temperatures are around 16.8 °C; by the end of the month they get a bit warmer and reach 17.6 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Western Cape in January?
- The average water temperature in Western Cape in January is 17.2 °C.
- Can you swim in Western Cape in January?
- Brisk: quick dips and active swimming are fine, but pack a 2–3 mm spring suit if you plan longer sessions or early-morning outings.
UV exposure in Western Cape during January
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