Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
July verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in July
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
7h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July21°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July25mm average rain
July is one of Eastern Cape's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July7 hours average sun
July is below Eastern Cape's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July20°C average sea
July is below Eastern Cape's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July51 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.