George climate
George (South Africa) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 481 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
George climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2678 | 1763 | 2170 | 341.4 |
| Feb | 2678 | 1763 | 2171 | 351.4 |
| Mar | 2476 | 1661 | 2068 | 491.9 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1457 | 1865 | 401.6 |
| May | 2169 | 1254 | 1662 | 311.2 |
| Jun | 1865 | 1051 | 1458 | 381.5 |
| Jul | 1864 | 1050 | 1457 | 381.5 |
| Aug | 1865 | 1050 | 1457 | 522.0 |
| Sep | 2067 | 1152 | 1560 | 351.4 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1355 | 1763 | 431.7 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1457 | 1865 | 512.0 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1660 | 2068 | 341.4 |
| Year | 2678 | 1050 | 1763 | 48119 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | 36% | 7.9 | 14:11 |
| Feb | 73% | 35% | 7.1 | 13:22 |
| Mar | 74% | 37% | 5.8 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 72% | 42% | 4.3 | 11:17 |
| May | 69% | 45% | 3.2 | 10:23 |
| Jun | 68% | 43% | 2.8 | 9:54 |
| Jul | 68% | 40% | 3.1 | 10:06 |
| Aug | 70% | 40% | 3.9 | 10:52 |
| Sep | 71% | 41% | 5.3 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 71% | 43% | 6.5 | 13:01 |
| Nov | 71% | 42% | 7.5 | 13:57 |
| Dec | 72% | 38% | 8.1 | 14:24 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of George is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.5 °C13.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 481 mm19 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (52 mm2.0 in), the driest is May (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in June to 74% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in April to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in June to 14.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit George
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are August–June: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 31 mm1.2 in to 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for George
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1660 to 17 °C63 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2169 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1254 to 16 °C61 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs around 18 °C64 °F, lows around 10 °C50 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2067 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How George compares
Compared with Gqeberha, about 291 km to the east, George is on average 1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler and receives 10% more precipitation (481 mm19 in vs 436 mm17 in). The difference is largest in June (1.9 °C3.4 °F cooler).
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, George is the 29th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 47th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Sydney (Australia, Cfa), Nowra (Australia, Cfa) and Adelaide (Australia, Csa).
Nearby places
- Worcester 281 km · 18 °C65 °F · 671 mm26 in
- Gqeberha 291 km · 19 °C66 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Paarl 323 km · 18 °C64 °F · 727 mm29 in
- Somerset West 336 km · 18 °C64 °F · 734 mm29 in
- Cape Town 373 km · 17 °C63 °F · 489 mm19 in
- Queenstown 472 km · 16 °C61 °F · 725 mm29 in
- Mdantsane 506 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
- East London 516 km · 20 °C69 °F · 985 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in George?
February is the warmest month in George, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in George?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in George?
August is the wettest month with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit George?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are August–June.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.