Johannesburg weather in July (Gauteng, South Africa)

How does the weather in Johannesburg usually fare in July? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During July, Johannesburg experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Johannesburg in July usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.6 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Expect around a single day of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 284 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Johannesburg, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 3.6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 49%  

Sunshine 284 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 86%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Johannesburg, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.