When is the best time to go to Cradock?

When is the best time to go to Cradock? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cradock are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
  • Cradock has dry periods in May and August
  • The coldest months are June and July


Annual weather in Cradock

For full information about the climate and weather in Cradock a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 68°F/85°F
2.4in
February 70°F/83°F
2in
March 68°F/81°F
1.2in
April 61°F/74°F
1.1in
May 56°F/70°F
0.4in
June 50°F/63°F
0.5in
July 49°F/61°F
0.7in
August 52°F/65°F
0.4in
September 58°F/72°F
0.7in
October 63°F/76°F
1.3in
November 65°F/77°F
1.1in
December 67°F/83°F
1.3in


Weather and climate in Cradock

Cradock enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cradock is 74°F (ranging from 61°F in july to 85°F in january). Annual rainfall is 12.9in, with a minimum of 0.4in in august and a maximum of 2.4in in january.
  • Between january and april the climate is very good. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 1.1in each month.
  • In the month of may the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 70°F°C and it rains in may about 0.4in.
  • Between the months of june and july the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in july and you can expect to have 0.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between august and september the climate is favorable. It is for example 72°F as maximum temperature in september.
  • Between october and december the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 83°F and it rains about 5% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cradock

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cradock: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cradock

Find out when Cradock has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cradock

  • Very low season in Cradock
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July and September.
  • Low season in Cradock
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: August.
  • High season in Cradock
    The number of visitors to Cradock is high in: October and November.
  • Peak season in Cradock
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cradock is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Cradock month by month



Best time for low prices in Cradock

Average prices of hotels in Cradock month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cradock. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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