Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?

July is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Cape Town. Coldest and wettest, 18°C. For food, fire and whales rather than beaches. Table Mountain often clouded in.

What is the best time to visit Cape Town?

AskAnt rates February, March, April, October, November as the best months for Cape Town.

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Cape Town · Month by month · Quiet season

Cape Town in July

July is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Cape Town.

The weather

Coldest and wettest, 18°C.

Ant's take

For food, fire and whales rather than beaches. Table Mountain often clouded in.

Before this: June (quiet season). After: August (quiet season). Full picture in our Cape Town travel guide.

Cape Town through the year

JanGood time FebBest time MarBest time AprBest time MayGood time JunQuiet season JulQuiet season AugQuiet season SepGood time OctBest time NovBest time DecGood time

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Cape Town in July: quick answers

Is July a good time to visit Cape Town?: July is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Cape Town. Coldest and wettest, 18°C. For food, fire and whales rather than beaches. Table Mountain often clouded in.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?: AskAnt rates February, March, April, October, November as the best months for Cape Town.

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