July is a slightly cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Cape Town. July is too cold for swimming in Cape Town for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Cape Town in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for July.
The average maximum temperature in Cape Town in July is 18°. The average maximum temperature is 18° in the previous month and 18° in the next month.
The average temperature in Cape Town in July is 13°. The average temperature ranges is 13° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Cape Town in July is 8°. The minimum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Cape Town in July are 10.1 and there are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during July making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Cape Town in July is typically 3.2 during July. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Cape Town in July is 15.1° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Cape Town in July is 15.5cm and on average there are 11.1 rainy days in July making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Cape Town in July is 11° which is very comfortable. The dew point is 12° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Cape Town in July is typically 94.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 94.2% in the previous month and 94.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Cape Town in July is typically 76.7%. The average relative humidity is 77.3% in the previous month and 76.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Cape Town in July is typically 25kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 26kmh in the previous month and 28kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Cape Town in July is typically 13kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 15kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Cape Town in July is from the North.
