Climate normals · 1970–2000
Grahamstown Climate
Grahamstown is a city in South Africa (05) with a population of about 91,548. Its average annual temperature is 16.8°C (62°F), with roughly 663 mm of rain per year.
16.8°C
Avg Temp
663
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Grahamstown Climate
Grahamstown has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F) and receives about 663 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.8°C
Avg Temp
663
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 62 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 76 mm |
| March | 20° / 67° | 73 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 46 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 32 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 27 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 29 mm |
| August | 14° / 56° | 43 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 44 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 75 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 79 mm |
| December | 19° / 66° | 77 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Grahamstown
The most comfortable months to visit Grahamstown are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Grahamstown are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Grahamstown, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C and about 663 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Grahamstown average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.