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South Africa Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Africa in July.

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Planning a journey to South Africa this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Africa in July

In July, South Africa experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rhodes at 13°C (55°F) to warm in Komatipoort at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Komatipoort and -1°C (30°F) in Rhodes.

To explore the conditions in South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Madikwe Game Reserve with an average of 2.5 mm (0.1 in) to high rainfall in Paarl with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cape Town sees close to 193 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore South Africa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Africa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cape Town)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October20°C (68°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Africa in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Africa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Africa

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in South Africa?

Temperature range in South Africa (July)

Precipitation variation in South Africa (July)

Cape Town

In July Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
193 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cape Town →

Johannesburg

In July Johannesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
284 hours
284 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Durban

In July Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
233 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Knysna

In July Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Stellenbosch

In July Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
193 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
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In our records: South Africa July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest July daytime high in South Africa was 3°C (37°F) in Bloemfontein on July 17, 2000.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Africa in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cape Town 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Johannesburg 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Durban 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Gqeberha 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Bloemfontein 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Mbombela 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

South Africa weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Africa in July?

July in South Africa brings unpleasant weather. In Cape Town, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in South Africa in July?

In Cape Town, the average daytime high in July is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does South Africa get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in South Africa. Average rainfall in Cape Town sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit South Africa?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit South Africa due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cape Town.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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