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Cape Town in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cape Town in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cape Town, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Cape Town in July 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Cape Town in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 12 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 85 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cape Town has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Cape Town in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cape Town for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +59°F.

Is Cape Town warm or cold in July?

Cape Town is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the coolest months in Cape Town, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cape Town in July

Cape Town weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+63°F+63°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+39°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+81°F
Rainfall
94 mm85 mm75 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%77%77%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
101211
Cloudy days
121213
Rainy days
877
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 94 mm to 85 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 10 to 12.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cape Town in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cape Town is gradually decreasing during July, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Cape Town based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 117 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Cape Town, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cape Town wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Cape Town?

This is the weather in Cape Town in July 2023:
1 July
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+75°F
2 July
☁️
+61°F
3 July
🌧️
+59°F
4 July
☀️
+64°F
5 July
☀️
+63°F
6 July
☀️
+61°F
7 July
☁️
+60°F
8 July
☀️
+68°F
9 July
☀️
+61°F
10 July
🌧️
+60°F
11 July
☁️
+60°F
12 July
☀️
+62°F
13 July
☁️
+60°F
14 July
🌧️
+65°F
15 July
☀️
+67°F
16 July
☀️
+78°F
17 July
☀️
+64°F
18 July
🌧️
+61°F
19 July
☀️
+62°F
20 July
☀️
+61°F
21 July
☀️
+63°F
22 July
☀️
+62°F
23 July
☀️
+60°F
24 July
☀️
+65°F
25 July
☀️
+70°F
26 July
☀️
+69°F
27 July
☀️
+67°F
28 July
☀️
+73°F
29 July
☁️
+61°F
30 July
🌧️
+60°F
31 July
☀️
+60°F
In July 2023 Cape Town had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cape Town climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cape Town in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1995 (+61°F) and the highest in 2018 (+70°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 219 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cape Town in July:

Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?

It’s always a good time to visit Cape Town, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cape Town in July?

July has mild temperatures in Cape Town. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cape Town rainy in July?

Cape Town is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cape Town in July?

The amount of sunny days in Cape Town during July varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Cape Town

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cape Town, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.