Weather in July in Western Cape
Are you planning a trip a to Western Cape in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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 approximately 193 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Cape climate page.
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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.
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