Cape Town weather in July
Cape Town averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night in July, with the sea at 14°C and 11 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
17°C
Night
10°C
Sea
14°C
Rainy days
11
Flight from London
12h
What July feels like
July is mild in Cape Town: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 14°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Expect some rain: about 11 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Cape Town is the #48 warmest in July.
Want it warmer in July?
These are hotter than Cape Town this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Cape Town weather by month
July is highlighted. Compare with June and August, or see the full year in Cape Town.
Cape Town in July: quick answers
Is Cape Town hot in July?
July is mild in Cape Town: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 17°C and lows 10°C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in July?
The sea is 14°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Cape Town in July?
Expect some rain: about 11 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Cape Town?
February, at an average high of 26°C. The coolest is July at 17°C.
How long is the flight to Cape Town from the UK?
About 12h direct from London, estimated from the 9,672 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in July for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in July from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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