Grahamstown experiences a mild climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters are cool and dry, with temperatures ranging from around 3-16°C in May and June, and occasional frost in July. Spring brings gradually warming days, reaching highs of up to 36°C by March, but still experiencing chilly mornings. Summer months, particularly January and February, see scorching heatwaves with temperatures soaring as high as 41°C, while autumnal conditions return in September and October, with comfortable daytime temperatures around 20-25°C. Overall, the region's temperature fluctuations are moderate, with some extreme variations between seasons.