Is January a good time to visit Cape Town?

January is a good month to visit for Cape Town. Hot, dry, 27°C, strong SE wind. Peak summer: everything open, everything booked, the Cape Doctor blowing hard most afternoons.

What is the best time to visit Cape Town?

AskAnt rates February, March, April, October, November as the best months for Cape Town.

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Cape Town in January

January is a good month to visit for Cape Town.

The weather

Hot, dry, 27°C, strong SE wind.

Ant's take

Peak summer: everything open, everything booked, the Cape Doctor blowing hard most afternoons.

Before this: December (good time). After: February (best time). Full picture in our Cape Town travel guide.

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Cape Town in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Cape Town?: January is a good month to visit for Cape Town. Hot, dry, 27°C, strong SE wind. Peak summer: everything open, everything booked, the Cape Doctor blowing hard most afternoons.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?: AskAnt rates February, March, April, October, November as the best months for Cape Town.

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