AI-generatedGraaff-Reinet at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 450 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 756 m
Climate in Graaff-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Graaff-Reinet is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Graaff-Reinet
The best time to visit Graaff-Reinet is from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is March with 66 mm of precipitation.
Graaff-Reinet through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Graaff-Reinet in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Graaff-Reinet in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Graaff-Reinet in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Graaff-Reinet in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, August – September
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: April – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4318:32
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:27–06:15 · evening 18:00–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:27 · evening 18:48–18:57
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 Graaff-Reinet compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 25° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Graaff-Reinet in October?
In October, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min05:43 – 18:32
- UV index
- 10 · 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
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Graaff-Reinet
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 August bring similar holiday weather to Graaff-Reinet (score 93 and 97). In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Graaff-Reinet month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January31° · 8.7 h
In January, Graaff-Reinet is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in January66February30° · 8.3 h
In February, Graaff-Reinet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in February75March29° · 7.7 h
In March, Graaff-Reinet is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in March89April25° · 7.4 h
In April, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in April95May23° · 7.4 h
In May, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in May94June20° · 7.1 h
In June, Graaff-Reinet is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in June96July20° · 7.7 h
In July, Graaff-Reinet is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in July97August22° · 8.1 h
In August, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in August97September24° · 8.1 h
In September, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in September93October26° · 8.2 h
In October, Graaff-Reinet is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in October88November28° · 8.7 h
In November, Graaff-Reinet is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in November75December30° · 9.1 h
In December, Graaff-Reinet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Graaff-Reinet.
Graaff-Reinet in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Graaff-Reinet
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
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 | 66 | 31° | 16° | 8.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 30° | 16° | 8.3 h | 9 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 29° | 14° | 7.7 h | 9 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 25° | 11° | 7.4 h | 7 | 39 |
| MayMay | 95 | 23° | 8° | 7.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 20° | 5° | 7.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 20° | 4° | 7.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 22° | 5° | 8.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 24° | 7° | 8.1 h | 4 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 26° | 10° | 8.2 h | 6 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 28° | 12° | 8.7 h | 7 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 30° | 14° | 9.1 h | 7 | 51 |
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 hours in Graaff-Reinet
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 8.2 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Graaff-Reinet, 64 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Graaff-Reinet: 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, Graaff-Reinet has about 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Graaff-Reinet
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 and clouds in Graaff-Reinet
How breezy and how cloudy Graaff-Reinet 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 Graaff-Reinet 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 46 % of the sky over Graaff-Reinet: variable cloud, with about 8.2 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 and humidity in Graaff-Reinet
How often the day gets hot in Graaff-Reinet (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, Graaff-Reinet has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
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Graaff-Reinet 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.
Graaff-Reinet has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,620 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.
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Graaff-Reinet vs Jeffreys Bay
In October Graaff-Reinet has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 85). During the day Jeffreys Bay is 5 °C cooler than Graaff-Reinet. Jeffreys Bay gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Graaff-Reinet | Jeffreys Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Graaff-Reinet
When is the best time to visit Graaff-Reinet?
The best time to visit Graaff-Reinet is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Graaff-Reinet?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Graaff-Reinet?
The wettest month is March with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Graaff-Reinet get?
Graaff-Reinet gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Graaff-Reinet in?
Graaff-Reinet is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Graaff-Reinet?
A nonstop flight from London to Graaff-Reinet takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Graaff-Reinet?
Graaff-Reinet has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 95, summer holidays 97, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 71.