Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical July high
Typical range
July climate
July in Cape Town
South Africa · Africa
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
61°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, with some sustained wet spells. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.7 hJuly sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJuly Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In July, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 47°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%July Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in July.
8 mphJuly Light breeze
Sea temperature
61°FJuly sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical July day
July late afternoons are around 61°F, easing to about 56°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning55°F
Rain21%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday62°F
Rain24%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon61°F
Rain21%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening56°F
Rain19%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 65 | 0.8 | 4 | 13.5 | 70 | 68 |
| Feb | 79 | 65 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.5 | 70 | 69 |
| Mar | 76 | 63 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.4 | 72 | 67 |
| Apr | 72 | 59 | 1.9 | 5 | 10.0 | 74 | 65 |
| May | 67 | 55 | 3.6 | 9 | 8.8 | 78 | 64 |
| Jun | 63 | 52 | 5.2 | 11 | 8.4 | 79 | 62 |
| Jul | 62 | 50 | 4.7 | 10 | 8.7 | 79 | 61 |
| Aug | 62 | 50 | 4.4 | 11 | 9.3 | 79 | 61 |
| Sep | 65 | 53 | 2.6 | 8 | 10.4 | 77 | 61 |
| Oct | 69 | 56 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.9 | 74 | 62 |
| Nov | 72 | 59 | 1.6 | 6 | 12.5 | 72 | 64 |
| Dec | 76 | 63 | 1.0 | 4 | 13.4 | 70 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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