Weather in July in South Africa
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 is the weather like 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 to warm in Komatipoort at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Komatipoort and -1°C 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 to high rainfall in Paarl with 129 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at South Africa's conditions throughout the year, check out our South Africa climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In July Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Johannesburg
In July Johannesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In July Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In July Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In July Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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