Cape Town weather in July (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Cape Town during July? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In July, Cape Town typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Cape Town in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Cape Town. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Town climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Town, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in July

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cape Town in July?

For visitors traveling to Cape Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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