Franschhoek weather in July (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Franschhoek in July? This guide provides all the details you need.

In July, Franschhoek typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. July is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Franschhoek in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Franschhoek. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Franschhoek, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
* Data from: Worcester, South Africa (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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 Franschhoek in July?

For visitors traveling to Franschhoek, 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.

What To Do

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

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

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