Grahamstown Climate by Month
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Mild all year, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Grahamstown is mild all year, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 67°F (20°C) in June to 80°F (27°C) in February, and July nights average 45°F (7°C). About 26 in (661 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 80°F(27°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 45°F(7°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 26 in(661 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 64%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Grahamstown
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in April, May and November, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; February is the wettest, with 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in April.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Grahamstown weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 80°F(26°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 74% | 6.6 |
| FebFebruary | 80°F(27°C) | 60°F(15°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 72% | 6.1 |
| MarMarch | 78°F(26°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 2.6 in(66 mm) | 68% | 5.3 |
| AprAprilBest | 74°F(23°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 1.9 in(47 mm) | 65% | 4.1 |
| MayMayBest | 71°F(22°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 1.1 in(27 mm) | 61% | 3.3 |
| JunJune | 67°F(20°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 1.0 in(25 mm) | 52% | 3.0 |
| JulJuly | 67°F(20°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 1.1 in(28 mm) | 52% | 3.2 |
| AugAugust | 69°F(20°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 1.7 in(42 mm) | 56% | 3.9 |
| SepSeptember | 71°F(21°C) | 47°F(9°C) | 1.7 in(43 mm) | 59% | 4.9 |
| OctOctober | 73°F(23°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 2.7 in(69 mm) | 64% | 5.7 |
| NovNovemberBest | 74°F(24°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 3.1 in(80 mm) | 69% | 6.5 |
| DecDecember | 77°F(25°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 3.2 in(82 mm) | 71% | 6.6 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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