Cape Town weather in July
July in Cape Town: cool, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cape Town · #324 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?
- July in Cape Town: cool, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in July?
- In July, Cape Town averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 73.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in July?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in July.