Grahamstown weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. The weather is fairly even all year. Grahamstown sits 549 m (1,801 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 Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 32%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Weather stays about the same all year.
About Grahamstown weather
Is it raining in Grahamstown right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Grahamstown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–28° and lows of 12–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Grahamstown lately?
In the past 7 days, Grahamstown had 3 rainy days and 25.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Grahamstown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Grahamstown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Grahamstown?
Grahamstown's weather stays fairly even through the year, so any month works, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Grahamstown?
January is the wettest month, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Grahamstown?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F).
Does Grahamstown have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 67 mm (2.6 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