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George, Western Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in George, Western Cape?
George, Western Cape gets 602 mm of precipitation a year over about 99 rainy days. February is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and July the coldest (average low 7°C).
Oceanic climate
George, Western Cape has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 20°C in August to 26°C in February. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to October and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 7° | 20° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 11° | 22° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 15° | 25° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 12° | 24° |
How much rain does George get?
George gets 602 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 99 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 87% of South Africa.
November is the wettest month, with 76 mm. May is the driest, with 30 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 10.
George weather by month
George weather in January
In January, George averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 38°C (1983) and the record low is 0°C (1982). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in February
In February, George averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 41°C (2018) and the record low is 8°C (2015). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in March
In March, George averages a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 40°C (2005) and the record low is 8°C (1998). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in April
In April, George averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 0°C (2002). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in May
In May, George averages a high of 23°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is 3°C (1989). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in June
In June, George averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 33°C (1986) and the record low is 2°C (1988). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in July
In July, George averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 31°C (2017) and the record low is 1°C (1986). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in August
In August, George averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 34°C (1999) and the record low is 0°C (2007). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in September
In September, George averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (1987) and the record low is 2°C (1992). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in October
In October, George averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1985) and the record low is 2°C (2012). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
George weather in November
In November, George averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1994) and the record low is 0°C (1996).
George weather in December
In December, George averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (2019) and the record low is 2°C (2021). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in George
July is the sunniest month in George, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest, at 50%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 58% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. George is cloudier than 73% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in January at 77% and is lowest in June at 67%.
George has about 9 days a year above 32°C. George is cooler than 76% of South Africa.
George weather records
These records cover GEORGE AIRPORT during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the George station is 41°C, on February 8, 2018. The coldest is 0°C, on April 30, 2002.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 206 mm of precipitation, on November 22, 2007.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit George
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to October and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 26° | 63 mm | 10 | 77% | 59% | 38° | 0° |
| February | 16° | 26° | 41 mm | 8 | 75% | 63% | 41° | 8° |
| March | 14° | 25° | 64 mm | 10 | 77% | 53% | 40° | 8° |
| April | 12° | 24° | 45 mm | 8 | 75% | 55% | 39° | 0° |
| May | 10° | 23° | 30 mm | 6 | 73% | 59% | 36° | 3° |
| June | 8° | 21° | 32 mm | 6 | 67% | 62% | 33° | 2° |
| July | 7° | 20° | 39 mm | 7 | 68% | 67% | 31° | 1° |
| August | 7° | 20° | 47 mm | 8 | 69% | 64% | 34° | 0° |
| September | 9° | 21° | 46 mm | 8 | 72% | 53% | 36° | 2° |
| October | 11° | 22° | 71 mm | 10 | 76% | 50% | 38° | 2° |
| November | 12° | 23° | 76 mm | 9 | 74% | 52% | 39° | 0° |
| December | 14° | 24° | 49 mm | 9 | 76% | 54% | 36° | 2° |
Station: GEORGE AIRPORT, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
George climate questions
How much rain does George get?
George gets 602 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 99 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in George?
November is the wettest month in George, with 76 mm. May is the driest, with 30 mm.
How many rainy days does George have a year?
George has about 99 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in George?
February is the warmest month in George, with an average high of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in George?
July is the coldest month in George, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in George?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the George station is 41°C, set on February 8, 2018. The record low is 0°C, on April 30, 2002.
What is the sunniest month in George?
July is the sunniest month in George, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. October is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit George?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to October and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.