Cape Town · July
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 62°F, low 50°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
62° / 50°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
12 mph
What July feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
07:47
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:56
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in July
The kit for July in Cape Town: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
-1° avg high
-2 rain days
Cape Town in June →
July
62°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
0° avg high
-1 rain days
Cape Town in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in July?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in July?+
Average high 62°F, average low 50°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to June (avg high 63°F), July is cooler. Compared to August (avg high 62°F), July is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in July?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in July, on average.