South Africa (Cape Town) · July
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · July
18°
at night 9° · avg 13°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 6 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
below average
73 mm · changeable
cool
July is the coolest month of the year in South Africa (Cape Town).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
MINMIN | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm | 1d8mm | 2d16mm | 2d29mm | 5d51mm | 8d88mm | 6d73mm | 7d59mm | 4d42mm | 2d24mm | 3d33mm | 1d14mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
July in South Africa (Cape Town) is on the cool side — with highs around 18°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 8°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (73 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in July — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winterregen von der Westseite: Das Kap der Guten Hoffnung ist im Sturm dramatisch schön, die Walsaison beginnt vor Hermanus. Kapstadt funktioniert auch im Regen — Museen, Weinproben in der V&A Waterfront. Deutlich günstigere Preise.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in July
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- July is not an optimal month for South Africa (Cape Town) (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in July?
- In July, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 8°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in July?
- In July, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 73 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in July?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in July — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in July?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in July averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
