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Grahamstown, South Africa

Full City Profile

91,548 Population 52/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Grahamstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area1,767.3 sq mi (4,577.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3042°N, 26.5328°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in

Grahamstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.1").

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