Butterworth weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Butterworth sits 536 m (1,759 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Butterworth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Butterworth weather
Is it raining in Butterworth right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Butterworth this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–35° and lows of 14–17°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Butterworth lately?
In the past 7 days, Butterworth had 3 rainy days and 83.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Butterworth?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Butterworth weather by month
When is the best time to visit Butterworth?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Butterworth is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (66°F) in June to 26°C (79°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Butterworth?
January is the wettest month, with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Butterworth?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Butterworth have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months