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 high16°C / 61°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind19 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.

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