When is the best time to go to Harrismith
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harrismith, 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 Harrismith
Harrismith weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harrismith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 130mm | 8.6hrs | 14.6hrs |
Harrismith's weather in January is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrismith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Harrismith and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 106mm | 8.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
February in Harrismith is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrismith for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Harrismith and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 81mm | 8.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Harrismith is characteristically mild and a little damp.
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 Harrismith.
March is in the fall / autumn in Harrismith and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 44mm | 8.4hrs | 12.2hrs |
Harrismith's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harrismith, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Harrismith and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 44mm 1.7 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 18mm | 9hrs | 11.6hrs |
May is a dry month in Harrismith and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrismith, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Harrismith and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 18mm 0.7 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 9mm | 9.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Harrismith's weather in June is typically cool and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrismith, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Harrismith and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrismith 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 8mm | 9.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
July in Harrismith is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrismith, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Harrismith and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 21mm | 10hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Harrismith is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrismith, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Harrismith and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 21mm 0.8 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 35mm | 9.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
Harrismith's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrismith, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Harrismith and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrismith 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 78mm | 8.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Harrismith and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Harrismith.
October is in the spring in Harrismith and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 95mm | 8.6hrs | 14.6hrs |
The climate in Harrismith during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
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 Harrismith.
November is in the spring in Harrismith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrismith weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 109mm | 8.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
December in Harrismith is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrismith for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Harrismith and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrismith with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Harrismith weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 130mm 5.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
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