When is the best time to go to Ellisras

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ellisras 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

Ellisras January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 94mm 9.5hrs 14.2hrs

Hot and a little damp weather often prevails in Ellisras during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Ellisras and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in January »

February

Ellisras February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 75mm 9.4hrs 13.7hrs

February in Ellisras is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Ellisras and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 75mm 2.9 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in February »

March

Ellisras March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 49mm 9.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Ellisras is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Ellisras and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in March »

April

Ellisras April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 9.6hrs 12.3hrs

Ellisras's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Ellisras and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in April »

May

Ellisras May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 10mm 10.1hrs 11.8hrs

May is a very dry month in Ellisras and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Ellisras and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in May »

June

Ellisras June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 9.8hrs 14.2hrs

The weather in June in Ellisras is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Ellisras and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ellisras with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Ellisras weather in June »

July

Ellisras July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 10.5hrs 13.7hrs

July in Ellisras is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Ellisras and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in July »

August

Ellisras August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 10.9hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Ellisras is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Ellisras and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Ellisras weather in August »

September

Ellisras September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 9mm 10.7hrs 12.3hrs

Ellisras's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Ellisras and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in September »

October

Ellisras October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 34mm 9.8hrs 11.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Ellisras and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Ellisras and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in October »

November

Ellisras November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 63mm 9.5hrs 14.2hrs

The climate in Ellisras during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the spring in Ellisras and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 63mm 2.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in November »

December

Ellisras December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 67mm 9.2hrs 13.7hrs

December in Ellisras is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Ellisras and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ellisras with around 67mm 2.7 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ellisras weather in December »

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Ellisras weather stats

Ellisras weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: July 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 10.9hrs
Coldest month: June 22.9°C 73.2°F
Wettest month: January 94mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: February 24.5°C 76.1°F
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