Cape Town in July
The wettest month, and the best one for whales; Hermanus is a ninety-minute drive and worth every kilometre.
Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?
July is one of the better months to visit Cape Town. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
What’s on in July
- Southern right whales peak in Walker Bay and False Bay
- School holidays from late June to mid-July — domestic weekend travel
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Cape Town?
July is one of the better months to visit Cape Town. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
How crowded is Cape Town in July?
Cape Town sits at roughly 40/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 23 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in July?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C in July, with about 14 wet days across the month.