Eastern Cape weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Eastern Cape: highs of 24°C (76°F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (67°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 19°C (66°F). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and wetter; February brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Gqeberha, the largest city in Eastern Cape. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Eastern Cape?
fair month Weather score 83/100.
January is a fair month in Eastern Cape.
Does it rain a lot in Eastern Cape in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 38 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Eastern Cape in January?
Days average 24°C (76°F) and nights 20°C (67°F).
Eastern Cape weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (76°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm | 52% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 33 mm | 53% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 50 mm | 48% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm | 49% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 28 mm | 48% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 23 mm | 43% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm | 41% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm | 42% | 18°C (65°F) | fair |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 29 mm | 47% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| October | 21°C (69°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 43 mm | 53% | 17°C (63°F) | fair |
| November | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm | 54% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm | 52% | 21°C (69°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Eastern Cape in January
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Cape: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 24°C (76°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm | fair |
| East London | 25°C (76°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 136 mm | least pleasant |
| Kariega | 24°C (76°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm | fair |
| Mdantsane | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 146 mm | least pleasant |
| Mthatha | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm | least pleasant |
| Motherwell | 24°C (76°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm | fair |
| Bhisho | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 146 mm | least pleasant |
| Queenstown | 29°C (84°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 115 mm | least pleasant |
| Qonce | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 146 mm | least pleasant |
| Grahamstown | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm | fair |
| Graaff Reinet | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Fort Beaufort | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 124 mm | least pleasant |