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South Africa weather in July 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 17°C in South Africa in July based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 13 days with some rainfall and typically 164 mm of rainfall in the month.
- 17°C max day temperature
17 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 13 days with some rainfall
13 - 8°C min night temperature
8 - 10 hours of daylight per day
10 - No heat & humidity
0 - 164 mm of monthly rainfall
164 - 3 (Moderate) UV index
3 - 15°C sea temperature
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The July weather guide for South Africa (Cape Town) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in South Africa in July. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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- Bergville
- Bloemfontein
- Calvinia
- Cape Town
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- East London
- Estcourt
- Graaf-reinet
- Johannesburg
- Kimberley
- Knysna
- Ladysmith
- Leataba Rest Camp
- Mthatha
- Musina
- Okiep
- Oudtshoorn
- Pietermaritzburg
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Port St Johns
- Pretoria
- Skukuza Restcamp
- St Lucia
- Stellenbosch
- Sun City
- Underberg
- Upington
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More about South Africa
How warm is it in South Africa in July?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 17°C in Cape Town, South Africa in July, falling to 8°C at night.
How sunny is it in South Africa in July?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cape Town, South Africa in July - that's 57% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around South Africa in July?
The average sea temperature around Cape Town, South Africa in July is 15°C.
Does it rain in South Africa in July?
There are usually 13 days with some rain in Cape Town, South Africa in July and the average monthly rainfall is 164mm.
South Africa July sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for South Africa in July 2026. Select a month to view South Africa sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The South Africa sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Cape Town.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 1st July 2026 | 07:52 | 17:48 |
| Thursday, 16th July 2026 | 07:49 | 17:56 |
| Friday, 31st July 2026 | 07:40 | 18:06 |
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