Swim in Cape Town in july 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in july?

Average sea temperature in Cape Town in july 2024.

In july, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cape Town is:

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 60°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in july:

  • Outside temperature: 53°F to 63°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 5.3in, over 6 day(s).

Should we swim in Cape Town in july?

No... The water temperature in Cape Town in july is cold

Swimming in Cape Town in july is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 60°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 62°F).

Note also that in july, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 58°F, 5.3in of precipitation (over 6 days) and 79.05 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cape Town in july

July
Average sea temperature 60°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 59°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Wind speed 11.8mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 5.3in
Number of days of rain 6 jour(s)
(19%)
Humidity 80%
Visibility in kilometers 9.47km
Cloud cover 29%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in july

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Durban in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july67°F70°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in july72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in july71°F75°Fpleasant swimming
George in july61°F63°Fcold swimming
Margate in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in july56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in july72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in july61°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in july63°F65°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in july61°F63°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in july63°F65°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in july: sea temperature by city

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