South Africa weather in July
What is the weather like in South Africa in July?
The weather conditions in South Africa in July range from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During July in South Africa, the average maximum temperature ranges from moderate in Sutherland with 14°C (58°F) to high in Skukuza with 26°C (79°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Skukuza and -2°C (28°F) in Sutherland. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in South Africa.
Precipitation in July ranges from almost no in Pietermaritzburg with an average of 1mm (0inch) rainfall to moderate in Cape Town with 83mm (3.3inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in South Africa.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In July Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In July Johannesburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In July Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In July Knysna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in 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 moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Is July the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion July is not the best time to visit South Africa with commonly tolerable weather in Cape Town.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst month is July that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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