Avg high
16°C
Avg low
10°C
Rainfall
144 mm
Rain days
11.8
Sunshine
8.2 h/day
Daylight
10 h
What to pack for Cape Town in July
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 80%; max daily wind around 21 km/h.
How July compares
Best months in Cape Town: September–May. See the full best time to visit Cape Town guide.
Cape Town in July: the details
In July, Cape Town sees average daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Rainfall totals roughly 144 mm across 11.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.2 hours per day with 10 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 80%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Cape Town, South Africa (-33.93, 18.42) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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