When is the best time to go to Graaff-Reinet

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Graaff-Reinet, 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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Graaff-Reinet weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Graaff-Reinet 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

Graaff-Reinet January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 32mm 11.2hrs 14.9hrs

The weather in January in Graaff-Reinet is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the summer in Graaff-Reinet 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 (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 32mm 1.2 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Graaff-Reinet February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 43mm 9.9hrs 14.1hrs

February in Graaff-Reinet is generally reasonably dry 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 a good time to visit Graaff-Reinet.

February is in the summer in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 43mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Graaff-Reinet March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 52mm 9.2hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Graaff-Reinet is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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 Graaff-Reinet.

March is in the fall / autumn in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 52mm 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Graaff-Reinet April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 28mm 8.4hrs 12.2hrs

Graaff-Reinet's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 28mm 1.1 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Graaff-Reinet May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 23mm 8hrs 11.4hrs

May is a dry month in Graaff-Reinet and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Graaff-Reinet June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 13mm 7.9hrs 14.9hrs

Graaff-Reinet's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.

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 Graaff-Reinet.

June is in the winter in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Graaff-Reinet July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 16mm 8.6hrs 14.1hrs

July in Graaff-Reinet is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 16mm 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Graaff-Reinet August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 21mm 9.1hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Graaff-Reinet is characteristically mild and 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 Graaff-Reinet.

August is in the winter in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 21mm 0.8 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Graaff-Reinet September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 13mm 9hrs 12.2hrs

Graaff-Reinet's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Graaff-Reinet weather in September »

October

Graaff-Reinet October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 32mm 9.4hrs 11.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Graaff-Reinet and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Graaff-Reinet.

October is in the spring in Graaff-Reinet 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 (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 32mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Graaff-Reinet November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 32mm 10.5hrs 14.9hrs

The weather in November in Graaff-Reinet is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the spring in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 32mm 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Graaff-Reinet December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 34mm 11.4hrs 14.1hrs

December in Graaff-Reinet is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Graaff-Reinet 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 Graaff-Reinet 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 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Graaff-Reinet weather stats

Graaff-Reinet weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: June 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: March 52mm 2ins
Warmest sea: February 22.7°C 72.9°F
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