July weather forecast
South Africa

July sees the continuation of the winter season in South Africa, with temperatures in many regions hitting their annual lows. Inland areas such as Johannesburg and Pretoria typically record temperatures between 4°C (39.2°F) to 17°C (62.6°F). Coastal regions like Cape Town and Durban experience somewhat milder winter temperatures, ranging from 8°C (46.4°F) to 20°C (68°F), thanks to the maritime influence.

Rainfall patterns in July mirror those of June. Johannesburg, situated in the Highveld, stays in the grip of its dry winter season with an average rainfall of 10mm (0.39"). Conversely, the Western Cape, due to its Mediterranean climate, witnesses its second peak month of winter rainfall, with average precipitation close to 100mm (3.94").

Comparing July to June, weather conditions remain relatively similar, with July often being slightly colder. Looking ahead to August, temperatures in most regions start to rise marginally, signalling the approach of spring. Rainfall in the Western Cape begins to reduce, while the rest of the country continues to experience dry conditions.

July's weather conditions make wildlife viewing particularly rewarding in regions where dry conditions prevail, as animals gather near water sources, providing excellent spotting opportunities. For visitors to the Western Cape, July's increased rainfall breathes life into the region's flora, transforming landscapes and making it an ideal month for visiting the region's famed wineries and botanical gardens.

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• Johannesburg - July »
  In Johannesburg during July, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Johannesburg are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Cape Town - July »
  The months with the coldest seawater are July through September, with an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F). In Cape Town, South Africa, in July, during 10.8 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pretoria - July »
  July is the only month when rain does not fall in Pretoria, South Africa. In July, the temperature in Pretoria sees a substantial plunge from daytime highs to a low average of 6.9°C (44.4°F).
• Durban - July »
  The high-temperature in Durban during July is 21.3°C (70.3°F) and the low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F). July continues the winter’s journey in Durban, maintaining lower averages in temperature and rainfall, which measures 20mm (0.79").
• Port Elizabeth - July »
  The coldest month in Port Elizabeth is July, with an average high-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F). In Port Elizabeth during July, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Bloemfontein - July »
  In Bloemfontein during July, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. As July takes hold in Bloemfontein the average high-temperature is a still refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month.
• Nelspruit - July »
  June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Nelspruit, South Africa. In July, Nelspruit sees a continuation of cold weather with temperatures maintaining at lows of 8.2°C (46.8°F), similar to that of June.
• Kimberley - July »
  On the first day of July in Kimberley sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:35. May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kimberley, South Africa.
• Polokwane - July »
  The month with the least rainfall in Polokwane is July, when 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically aggregated. The weather in July remains consistent with June's diminishing warmth in Polokwane, South Africa.
• Pietermaritzburg - July »
  June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
• East London - July »
  In East London in July, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of July, in East London, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:30 SAST.
• Rustenburg - July »
  In Rustenburg during July, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. July temperatures in Rustenburg, South Africa, vary between a high-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) and a low-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F).