When is the best time to go to Calvinia

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Calvinia 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

Calvinia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 15mm 13.3hrs 14.8hrs

January in Calvinia is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Calvinia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Calvinia with around 15mm 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 13.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Calvinia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 14mm 12hrs 14hrs

February in Calvinia is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Calvinia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Calvinia 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 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Calvinia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 28mm 10.8hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Calvinia is characteristically warm and dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Calvinia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Calvinia with around 28mm 1.1 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Calvinia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 28mm 9.2hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Calvinia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Calvinia with around 28mm 1.1 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Calvinia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 24mm 8.2hrs 11.4hrs

May is a dry month in Calvinia 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 Calvinia.

May is in the fall / autumn in Calvinia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Calvinia with around 24mm 0.9 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Calvinia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 36mm 7.8hrs 14.8hrs

Calvinia's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the winter in Calvinia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Calvinia with around 36mm 1.4 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Calvinia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 25mm 8.5hrs 14hrs

July in Calvinia is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Calvinia.

July is in the winter in Calvinia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Calvinia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 26mm 9.1hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Calvinia is characteristically mild and dry.

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

August is in the winter in Calvinia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Calvinia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 15mm 9.6hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Calvinia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 15mm 0.6 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Calvinia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 13mm 10.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Calvinia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 13mm 0.5 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Calvinia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 15mm 12hrs 14.8hrs

November in Calvinia is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

November is in the spring in Calvinia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 15mm 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 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Calvinia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 11mm 13.2hrs 14hrs

December in Calvinia is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Calvinia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 11mm 0.4 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 13.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Calvinia weather stats

Calvinia weather statistics
Hottest month: February 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: December 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: January 13.3hrs
Coldest month: July 15.9°C 60.6°F
Wettest month: June 36mm 1.4ins
Warmest sea: January 19.2°C 66.6°F
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