Frost Dates for GRAHAMSTOWN, South Africa

Elevation: 638 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-33.28°N, 26.50°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 10a

Avg. annual minimum: −1 to 2°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25°
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 15°C
Jan
20°
High: 26°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 15°C
Mar
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Apr
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
May
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
12°
High: 19°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
13°
High: 20°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
Aug
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
19°
High: 25°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
58 mm
58.4 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
13 mm
12.7 mm
May
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
23 mm
22.9 mm
Aug
41 mm
40.6 mm
Sep
58 mm
58.4 mm
Oct
66 mm
66.0 mm
Nov
69 mm
68.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12h11h10.5h10h10h11h12h13h14h14h
Jan: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Feb: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 11m
Mar: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
May: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 17m
Jun: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 49m
Jul: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Aug: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 51m
Nov: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 45m
Dec: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Daylight Longest: 14h 12m · Shortest: 9h 48m

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