South Africa Cape Town Weather in July — Climate Guide
July in Cape Town is moderate
July is moderate for Cape Town.
Mid-winter. Whale-watching at Hermanus is at peak.
Travel score
Cape Town July Weather Stats
Avg High
17°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
9
90mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
15 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
15°C
cold for swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
July Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
15 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
16°C
Nighttime
6°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
15 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for July
July Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels down ~40%
- Cheapest period
- Hermanus whale-watching peak
Cons
- Cool 7-17°C
- Rain 9 days/month
July Events & Festivals
- Korean summer break shoulder
- Whale watching peak at Hermanus
Cape Town in July — Full Picture
Mid-winter. Whale-watching at Hermanus is at peak.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Warm jacket; rain gear.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
23°C
12°C
6.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current17.7°C
7.7°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22°C
12°C
5.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
15.7°C
3.7/mo
Cape Town Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 26° | 14° | 5d·25mm | 10h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 23° | 12° | 6d·50mm | 8h | 73% | 7 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 10° | 8d·100mm | 6h | 78% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 8° | 9d·110mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 7° | 9d·90mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 8° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 75% | 4 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 20° | 10° | 7d·50mm | 8h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 22° | 12° | 6d·35mm | 10h | 70% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder |
| November (Best) | 24° | 14° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 26° | 15° | 3d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Cape Town July Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?
Cape Town in July is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in July?
Cape Town July averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Cape Town in July?
Cape Town July averages 90mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Cape Town in July?
Warm jacket; rain gear.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cape Town in July?
Cape Town July sunrise is 07:50 and sunset is 17:50, with 10h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Cape Town in July?
Cape Town July air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Cape Town in July?
In July, Cape Town is great for Indoor cultural sites, Hermanus whale-watching, Stellenbosch winelands.
Is July peak season in Cape Town?
Cape Town July crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.