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Climate - George (South Africa)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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George, where it is located


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Climate chart - George
The climate of George is subtropical oceanic, with very mild winters and warm summers. The rains are well distributed throughout the year, although they are a little less frequent from May to August.
The city is located in South Africa, on the south coast, between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
Even though the climate is mild, sometimes the wind from the interior can bring very hot days, more often in spring and autumn. In the worst moments the temperature can reach 40 °C (104 °F). In the evening, however, the temperature returns cool with the wind from the sea.
Even though the winter is mild, there can be some cold and windy days. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to around freezing. At other times, the warm wind from the northern mountains can blow in this season as well, so much so that the temperature can reach 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter.

George - Climate data


In George, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
George - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January152620.5607868.9
February162620.9607969.7
March142519.8587867.7
April122418547564.5
May102316.5507361.7
June82114.5467058
July72013.8456956.9
August82013.9466857
September92114.8486958.7
October112216.3517161.3
November122317.5547363.6
December142419.4587666.9
Year11.422.917.152.573.363

In George, precipitation amounts to 715 millimeters (28.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (June, July) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (March, April, August) Here is the average precipitation.
George - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January652.611
February602.411
March702.811
April702.810
May552.29
June451.88
July451.88
August702.810
September602.410
October652.612
November602.411
December602.411
Year71528.1121

At George, the sea temperature ranges from 17 °C (63 °F) in August to 22 °C (72 °F) in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
George - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January21.571
February2271
March2170
April19.567
May1966
June1864
July17.563
August1763
September17.563
October1864
November1966
December20.569
Year19.266.6

In George, there are on average around 2550 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
George - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January7.5235
February7.5210
March6.5210
April6.5200
May6.5205
June6.5200
July7210
August7210
September6.5200
October7215
November7.5220
December7.5235
Year72550

George - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the weather in George is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.



In February, the warmest month of the year, the weather in George is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 40.3 °C (104.5 °F) in February 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.



In March, the weather in George is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.



In April, the weather in George is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38.8 °C (101.8 °F) in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.



In May, the weather in George is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.



In June, the weather in George is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in George is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In August, the weather in George is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In September, the weather in George is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In October, the weather in George is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In November, the weather in George is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in November 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.



In December, the weather in George is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 42.9 °C (109.2 °F) in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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