Cape Town in July: weather, sea & travel advice
Cape Town in July is climatically mixed. Days are around 16 °C (cool), and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Cape Town · JulyPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 16 °C
- Night
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sun
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable27/100
City breakGood67/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyUnsuitable31/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 16 °C
- Higher chance of rain (about 12 rainy days)
- Sea still cool (15 °C)
- High humidity (80 %)
All months at a glance
22J
22F
21M
19A
18M
16J
16J
16A
17S
18O
19N
21D
5J
4F
5M
8A
11M
13J
12J
11A
9S
7O
6N
5D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cape Town in July?
Daytime highs average around 16 °C, with nights around 13 °C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in July?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in July?
On the long-term average, expect about 12 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.