SeasonMapJeffreys Bay weather in July
South Africa
July in Jeffreys Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Jeffreys Bay · #845 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jeffreys Bay in July
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Jeffreys Bay climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeffreys Bay in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCorona Open J-Bay, Term 2–3 (winter) break in South Africa, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeffreys Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJeffreys Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Jeffreys Bay in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Supertubes swell season
1 May – 30 SepSurf seasonSouthern Ocean fronts line up the right-hander through the middle of the year, which is why the tour comes in July. It is also when the water is coldest and the town is at its emptiest outside contest week.
- Festival
Corona Open J-Bay
10–20 JulMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyA championship tour stop with a waiting period rather than a fixed day, so the contest runs on whichever mornings Supertubes delivers. The whole town rearranges itself around it and accommodation goes months ahead. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeffreys Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jeffreys Bay?
Jeffreys Bay in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Jeffreys Bay?
- July in Jeffreys Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Jeffreys Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeffreys Bay in July?
- In July, Jeffreys Bay averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 10.3°C, with about 38.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeffreys Bay in July?
- Jeffreys Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in July.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — July
Within 300 km: Port Elizabeth's Sardine run past Algoa Bay around 15 May – 31 Jul, and Knysna's Southern right whales around 15 Jun – 15 Nov.