Weather in July in Western Cape
Planning a trip to Western Cape this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Western Cape in July?
Western Cape 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 to pleasant in Riversdale at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Riversdale and 4°C in Touwsrivier.For a closer look at conditions across Western Cape, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Beaufort West with an average of 14 mm to high rainfall in Paarl with 129 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Western Cape's conditions throughout the year, check out our Western Cape climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Western Cape's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In July Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Knysna
In July Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In July Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hermanus
In July Hermanus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In July Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is July the best time to visit Western Cape?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cape Town, July may not be the ideal time to visit Western Cape.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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