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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.

Tafelberg über KapstadtCape Town · JulyPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate 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

Daytime temperature°C
22
J
22
F
21
M
19
A
18
M
16
J
16
J
16
A
17
S
18
O
19
N
21
D
Rainy daysdays
5
J
4
F
5
M
8
A
11
M
13
J
12
J
11
A
9
S
7
O
6
N
5
D

Similar destinations in July

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.