Best time to visit South Africa in July
July is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 84.3/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in July
Typical weather across South Africa in July: average high 18.9°C, low 7.6°C, about 38.1 mm of rain, and 9.6 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Durban has the best weather in July (score 96/100, July climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Durban) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 84.3 | 96 |
| High / Low | 18.9° / 7.6° | 22.5° / 11.6° |
| Precipitation | 38.1 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.6 | 9.5 |
Is July recommended?
July is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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