When is the best time to go to Grahamstown
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grahamstown, 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.
Average temperatures in Grahamstown
Grahamstown weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grahamstown 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 54mm | 8.7hrs | 15hrs |
Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Grahamstown during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grahamstown, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Grahamstown and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 74mm | 8.1hrs | 14.1hrs |
February in Grahamstown is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Grahamstown and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 74mm 2.9 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 83mm | 7.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Grahamstown is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Grahamstown and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 51mm | 7.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
Grahamstown's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Grahamstown, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Grahamstown and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grahamstown 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 40mm | 7hrs | 11.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Grahamstown and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Grahamstown, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Grahamstown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 40mm 1.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 35mm | 7hrs | 15hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Grahamstown during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Grahamstown and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 35mm 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 39mm | 7.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
July in Grahamstown is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Grahamstown and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 39mm 1.5 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 57mm | 7.7hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Grahamstown is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Grahamstown, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Grahamstown and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 57mm 2.2 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 53mm | 7.6hrs | 12.1hrs |
Grahamstown's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Grahamstown, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Grahamstown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 53mm 2.1 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 76mm | 7.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Grahamstown and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Grahamstown and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 72mm | 8.4hrs | 15hrs |
The climate in Grahamstown during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grahamstown for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Grahamstown and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Grahamstown weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 60mm | 9.2hrs | 14.1hrs |
December in Grahamstown is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grahamstown, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Grahamstown and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 60mm 2.3 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Grahamstown weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 27°C 80.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 19.6°C 67.3°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
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