Sunny & Mild cities in Southern Africa in January

The shoulder-season sweet spot for comfortable city travel.

4 cities in Southern Africa match our Sunny & Mild profile in January: average temperature ≥ 14°C / 57.2°F, ≤ 22°C / 71.6°F, monthly rainfall ≤ 50 mm / 2 in. Top picks include Port Elizabeth (South Africa, 21.6°C / 70.9°F), Swakopmund (Namibia, 20.9°C / 69.6°F), and Cape Town (South Africa, 20.5°C / 68.9°F). Unlike the country-level averages, these are point values sampled at each city itself — usually more useful for planning where you'll actually spend your time. Click a city for its full year-round climate and best months to visit.

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