Weather in Cape Town for July 2026
In general, the average temperature in Cape Town at the beginning of July is 16.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 16.1 °C by the end of July.
Cape Town experiences heavy rainfall in July, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 125.3 mm.
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Cape Town Weather July
Temperatures trend during July in Cape Town
July weather in Cape Town day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 6 mm | 5 | |
| 2 Jul. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 2.3 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Jul. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /10° | 13.8 mm | 4 | |
| 4 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /9° | 8.3 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Jul. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Jul. | Overcast | 17° /8° | 1.8 mm | 5 | |
| 7 Jul. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 6.3 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Jul. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /9° | 9.1 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /9° | 6.6 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Jul. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 4 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Jul. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 6.7 mm | 5 | |
| 12 Jul. | Sunny | 15° /8° | 9.3 mm | 5 | |
| 13 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /8° | 5.1 mm | 5 | |
| 14 Jul. | Partly cloudy | 16° /8° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 15 Jul. | Overcast | 17° /8° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 16 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /10° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 17 Jul. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /10° | 4.9 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Jul. | Overcast | 15° /9° | 1.8 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Jul. | Moderate rain at times | 15° /8° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Jul. | Overcast | 15° /7° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Jul. | Overcast | 15° /8° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 23 Jul. | Sunny | 16° /8° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 24 Jul. | Sunny | 16° /8° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Jul. | Sunny | 17° /8° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 26 Jul. | Overcast | 18° /9° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 27 Jul. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 28 Jul. | Sunny | 17° /9° | 4.9 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Jul. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /10° | 7.9 mm | 5 | |
| 30 Jul. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /9° | 6.7 mm | 4 | |
| 31 Jul. | Sunny | 15° /8° | 1.9 mm | 5 | |
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Cape Town in July - FAQ
Cape Town water temperatures in July
The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Town in July is 15.1 °C. At the beginning of July temperatures are around 15.5 °C; by the end of the month they get a bit cooler and reach 14.8 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Cape Town in July?
- The average water temperature in Cape Town in July is 15.1 °C.
- Can you swim in Cape Town in July?
- Brisk: quick dips and active swimming are fine, but pack a 2–3 mm spring suit if you plan longer sessions or early-morning outings.
July rainfall patterns in Cape Town
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