Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in July
With highs near 16°C (60°F) and lows around 13°C (56°F), July feels mild in Cape Town. Rainfall averages about 91 mm (wet) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- July brings mid-winter to Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only one month is cooler in Cape Town than July.
- Rain is above Cape Town's usual level, by about 109%.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
91 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
31%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cape Town weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 14 mm | 79% | 19% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 9 mm | 79% | 18% |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 81% | 23% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 16°C / 61°F | 34 mm | 79% | 25% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 81% | 35% |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm | 79% | 37% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 91 mm | 80% | 31% |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 80% | 35% |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 56°F | 41 mm | 79% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 80% | 28% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 78% | 27% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 78% | 22% |
What to pack for July
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Sunglasses
Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?
Our Cape Town guide recommends: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Book the Table Mountain cableway or a hike for early in your trip if possible — it closes in high wind, so a flexible schedule helps.
Best time to visit Cape Town →Other South Africa cities in July
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Cape Town in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?
July is one of the wetter months in Cape Town, with about 91 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Cape Town in July?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in July?
Cape Town typically gets around 91 mm of rain in July — wet.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cape Town (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.