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Western Cape Weather in July

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

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Planning a trip to Western Cape, South Africa this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Western Cape in July

Western Cape, South Africa is a region in South Africa. July in Western Cape generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Touwsrivier at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Riversdale at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Riversdale and 4°C (39°F) in Touwsrivier.

For a closer look at conditions across Western Cape, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Merweville with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in Paarl with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this July. For example, Cape Town gets approximately 193 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Western Cape by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Cape — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cape Town)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October20°C (68°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit Western Cape →

Best Places to Visit in Western Cape in July

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

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 Western Cape

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

Temperature range in Western Cape (July)

Precipitation variation in Western Cape (July)

Cape Town

In July Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
193 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cape Town →

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 »
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
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Knysna →

Stellenbosch

In July Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
193 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stellenbosch →

Hermanus

In July Hermanus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hermanus →

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 »
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
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

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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 Western Cape in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cape Town 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Knysna 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Stellenbosch 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Hermanus 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Plettenberg Bay 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bloubergstrand 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Western Cape weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Cape, South Africa in July?

Expect unpleasant weather across Western Cape, South Africa in July. The popular destination of Cape Town averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Western Cape, South Africa in July?

In Cape Town, the average daytime high in July is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Western Cape, South Africa get a lot of rain in July?

Cape Town typically receives notable rainfall in July, about 110 mm (4.3 in) on average across Western Cape, South Africa.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Western Cape, South Africa?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cape Town, July may not be the ideal time to visit Western Cape, South Africa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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