Climate Insights for Lady Grey

Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
December
27°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
January
160mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lady Grey is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 954mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Lady Grey is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between June and July.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Feb Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Apr Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° May Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jun Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 0° Jul Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Aug Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 1° Sep Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 10° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lady Grey vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lady Grey is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 954mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 160mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 142mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and July, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Lady Grey is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lady Grey, which began on March 20, 2026. Lady Grey is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 185mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 19°
Mar 17°
Apr 13°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Lady Grey is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lady Grey based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jun
0 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
3 cm
Jul
-1 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
27 mm
4 cm
Aug
1 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Sep
5 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
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