North West Weather in July

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Planning a getaway to North West, South Africa this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in North West in July

North West, South Africa is a region in South Africa. July in North West generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Magaliesburg at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 4°C (39°F) in Magaliesburg. Even if July is considered the coolest month, there are areas in North West, South Africa that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

For specific regional insights in North West, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

July is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.3 mm (0.1 in) in Hartbeespoort. Going by our weather data, this month in Hartbeespoort usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this July. For example, Hartbeespoort gets approximately 288 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North West by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North West — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hartbeespoort)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in July

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (July)

Precipitation variation in North West (July)

Hartbeespoort

In July Hartbeespoort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
288 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In July Mahikeng generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In July Rustenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In July Klerksdorp generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In July Magaliesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
284 hours
284 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Magaliesburg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North West, 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 North West in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Mahikeng 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Rustenburg 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Klerksdorp 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Magaliesburg 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Potchefstroom 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)

North West weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in July?

Expect perfect weather across North West, South Africa in July. The popular destination of Hartbeespoort averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in July?

Daytime temperatures in Hartbeespoort peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in July, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does North West, South Africa get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Hartbeespoort averages just 3.3 mm (0.1 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for North West, South Africa.

Is July a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit North West, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Hartbeespoort.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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