Fort Beaufort weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (7.1 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Fort Beaufort sits 447 m (1,467 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 Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 57%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (7.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Fort Beaufort weather
Is it raining in Fort Beaufort right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM, 11 PM (7.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Fort Beaufort this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–32° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Fort Beaufort lately?
In the past 7 days, Fort Beaufort had 2 rainy days and 21.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Beaufort?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Fort Beaufort weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Beaufort?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Beaufort is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Beaufort?
January is the wettest month, with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Beaufort?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Fort Beaufort have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 124 mm (4.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months