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Garden Route Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Garden Route, South Africa in July.

Thinking about venturing to the Garden Route, South Africa this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in July

The Garden Route, South Africa is a region in South Africa. July in the Garden Route generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Knysna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Plettenberg Bay with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. Knysna sees around 241 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Garden Route by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route — and find the best time to visit. (based on Knysna)

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Garden Route.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Garden Route

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Garden Route (July)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (July)

Knysna

In July Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Plettenberg Bay

In July Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Wilderness

In July Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
211 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

George

In July George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
211 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Mossel Bay

In July Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
211 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest July daytime high in South Africa was 3°C (37°F) in Bloemfontein on July 17, 2000.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Garden Route in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Plettenberg Bay 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Wilderness 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
George 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mossel Bay 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Sedgefield 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

The Garden Route weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Garden Route, South Africa in July?

July in the Garden Route, South Africa brings pleasant weather. In Knysna, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Garden Route, South Africa in July?

Daytime temperatures in Knysna peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in July, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does the Garden Route, South Africa get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Garden Route, South Africa during July, with Knysna averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Garden Route, South Africa?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Knysna, July may not be the ideal time to visit the Garden Route, South Africa.

On average, the best time to visit the Garden Route, South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Knysna.

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