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Weather in July in Northern Cape

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

What is the weather like in Northern Cape in July?

Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. July in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In July, it is winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Sutherland at 15°C to pleasant in Upington at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Upington and 2°C in Sutherland. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though July is the coolest month, you can still find places in Northern Cape with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Augrabies with an average of 3.4 mm to low rainfall in Sutherland with 26 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Upington enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Northern Cape for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northern Cape climate page.

Where to go in Northern Cape in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Northern Cape on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Cape?

Upington

In July Upington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Upington
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   June June
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22°C 
5°C 
271 hours 
6 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
5°C 
288 hours 
4.3 mm 
a single day 
August   >> August
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24°C 
7°C 
308 hours 
3.1 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Upington

Springbok

In July Springbok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Springbok
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   June June
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19°C 
7°C 
252 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
19°C 
7°C 
267 hours 
19 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
>>  
20°C 
7°C 
276 hours 
18 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Springbok

Kathu

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

Kathu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
21°C 
3°C 
242 hours 
11 mm 
a single day 
21°C 
3°C 
270 hours 
4.2 mm 
a single day 
August   >> August
>>  
23°C 
5°C 
287 hours 
5.6 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Kathu

Kotzeshoop

In July Kotzeshoop generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kotzeshoop
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
22°C 
8°C 
5.4 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
7°C 
5.9 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
23°C 
8°C 
6.3 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Kotzeshoop

Hanover Road

In July Hanover Road generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hanover Road
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<<   June June
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17°C 
2°C 
16 mm 
3 days 
17°C 
2°C 
12 mm 
2 days 
August   >> August
>>  
20°C 
4°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Hanover Road

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Cape, in South Africa.

Is July the best time to visit Northern Cape?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Northern Cape. Typically, the climate in Upington is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Upington. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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