Johannesburg weather in July (Gauteng, South Africa)
Planning a trip to Johannesburg in July? This guide provides all the details you need.
In Johannesburg the weather in July is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 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.
Johannesburg in July usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.6 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.
With around 284 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.
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
1 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 in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Johannesburg in July?
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 in July.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
