When is the best time to go to Butterworth

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Butterworth, 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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Butterworth weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Butterworth 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

Butterworth January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 7.6hrs 14.9hrs

Butterworth's weather in January is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Butterworth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Butterworth February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 90mm 7.4hrs 14.1hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Butterworth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Butterworth March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 91mm 7.1hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Butterworth is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Butterworth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Butterworth April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 52mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Butterworth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 52mm 2 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Butterworth May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 34mm 7.6hrs 11.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Butterworth and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butterworth, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Butterworth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Butterworth June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 12mm 7.8hrs 14.9hrs

Butterworth's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butterworth, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Butterworth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Butterworth July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 17mm 8.3hrs 14.1hrs

July in Butterworth is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Butterworth, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Butterworth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 17mm 0.7 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Butterworth August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 31mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Butterworth is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the winter in Butterworth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Butterworth weather in August »

September

Butterworth September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 44mm 7.6hrs 12.2hrs

Butterworth's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Butterworth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 44mm 1.7 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Butterworth weather in September »

October

Butterworth October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 7.5hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Butterworth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Butterworth November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 72mm 7.8hrs 14.9hrs

The weather in November in Butterworth is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the spring in Butterworth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Butterworth December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 78mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Butterworth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Butterworth with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Butterworth weather stats

Butterworth weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.3°C 77.5°F
Driest month: June 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Wettest month: March 91mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: February 25.3°C 77.5°F
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