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

Is July a good time to explore Cape Town weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for July in Cape Town includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Cape Town in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in July

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cape Town.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.