Stellenbosch weather in July (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the July weather in Stellenbosch? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In July, Stellenbosch typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. July is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Stellenbosch in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Stellenbosch. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stellenbosch climate page with graphs.

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in July

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Stellenbosch in July?

For visitors traveling to Stellenbosch, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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