When is the best time to go to Aliwal North

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Aliwal North, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Aliwal North weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Aliwal North are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Aliwal North January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 71mm 10.9hrs 14.8hrs

January in Aliwal North is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aliwal North for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Aliwal North and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Aliwal North February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 84mm 9.8hrs 14hrs

February in Aliwal North is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aliwal North.

February is in the summer in Aliwal North and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in February »

March

Aliwal North March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 78mm 9.3hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Aliwal North is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aliwal North.

March is in the fall / autumn in Aliwal North and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Aliwal North April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 51mm 9hrs 12.2hrs

Aliwal North's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aliwal North.

April is in the fall / autumn in Aliwal North and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in April »

May

Aliwal North May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 26mm 8.7hrs 11.5hrs

May is a dry month in Aliwal North and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Aliwal North and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in May »

June

Aliwal North June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 14mm 8.5hrs 14.8hrs

Cool and dry weather often prevails in Aliwal North during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Aliwal North and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in June »

July

Aliwal North July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 12mm 9.2hrs 14hrs

July in Aliwal North is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Aliwal North and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in July »

August

Aliwal North August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 17mm 9.9hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Aliwal North is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Aliwal North and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in August »

September

Aliwal North September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 23mm 9.8hrs 12.2hrs

Aliwal North's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aliwal North, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Aliwal North and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in September »

October

Aliwal North October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 42mm 10hrs 11.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Aliwal North and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aliwal North.

October is in the spring in Aliwal North and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in October »

November

Aliwal North November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 51mm 10.8hrs 14.8hrs

The weather in November in Aliwal North is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Aliwal North and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Aliwal North weather in November »

December

Aliwal North December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 57mm 11.5hrs 14hrs

December in Aliwal North is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aliwal North, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Aliwal North and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Aliwal North with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Aliwal North weather stats

Aliwal North weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: July 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 9.9hrs
Coldest month: June 15.7°C 60.3°F
Wettest month: February 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: February 23.7°C 74.7°F
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