Graaff Reinet weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Aug–Sep. Graaff Reinet sits 753 m (2,471 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 Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 65%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Aug–SepOff season Jan–Feb
About Graaff Reinet weather
Is it raining in Graaff Reinet right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Graaff Reinet this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–37° and lows of 13–17°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Graaff Reinet lately?
In the past 7 days, Graaff Reinet had 1 rainy day and 6.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Graaff Reinet?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Graaff Reinet weather by month
When is the best time to visit Graaff Reinet?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Graaff Reinet is May, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in June to 33°C (91°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Graaff Reinet?
February is the wettest month, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Graaff Reinet?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 4°C (40°F).
Does Graaff Reinet have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 64 mm (2.5 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