AI-generatedGeorge at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Feb · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 494 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 232 m
Climate in George
George has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while August is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, George is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit George
The best time to visit George is all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is November with 57 mm of precipitation.
George through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
George in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
George in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
George in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
George in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April – May, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4918:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:23 · evening 18:09–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:34 · evening 18:58–19:08
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in George compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in George in October?
In October, George is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min05:49 – 18:42
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in George
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to George (score 86 and 87). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 41 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
George month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January25° · 7.4 h
In January, George is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in January86February25° · 7.2 h
In February, George is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in February83March24° · 6.8 h
In March, George is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in March86April23° · 6.7 h
In April, George is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in April87May22° · 6.5 h
In May, George is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in May86June20° · 6.3 h
In June, George is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in June86July19° · 6.7 h
In July, George is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in July87August19° · 7.1 h
In August, George is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in August87September20° · 7.3 h
In September, George is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in September86October21° · 7.3 h
In October, George is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in October85November22° · 7.5 h
In November, George is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in November86December24° · 7.6 h
In December, George is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in George.
George in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in George
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 25° | 16° | 7.4 h | 8 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 25° | 16° | 7.2 h | 8 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 24° | 15° | 6.8 h | 8 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 23° | 12° | 6.7 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 87 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 20° | 8° | 6.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 19° | 8° | 6.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 19° | 8° | 7.1 h | 7 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 20° | 9° | 7.3 h | 7 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 21° | 11° | 7.3 h | 8 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 9 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 24° | 15° | 7.6 h | 8 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in George
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 12.9 hours of daylight in George, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in George: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, George has about 8 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in George
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in George
How breezy and how cloudy George is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in George typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over George: variable cloud, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in George
How often the day gets hot in George (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, George has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to George
Weather for your travel dates
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George in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
George has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 85 to 87).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 15 min
- Distance
- 9,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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George vs Wilderness
In October the holiday weather in George and Wilderness is about equally good (score 86 vs 85). During the day Wilderness is 1 °C warmer than George.
| in October | George | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 17° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | All year | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, George ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about George
When is the best time to visit George?
The best time to visit George is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in George?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. August is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in George?
The wettest month is November with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does George get?
George gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is George in?
George is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to George?
A nonstop flight from London to George takes about 12 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for George?
George has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 85 to 87). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 87, summer holidays 87, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 86.