Paterson Temperature by Month
Paterson in Eastern Cape, South Africa sees moderate seasonal temperature shifts, with daytime highs between 22°C (72°F) in July and 30°C (86°F) in February, averaging 26°C (79°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Paterson Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Paterson ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 18°C (64°F) and 8°C (46°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Paterson by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. February, the warmest month of the year, receives 221 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Paterson vs South Africa
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Paterson vs World: Temperature Compared
Paterson's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Paterson?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Paterson, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Paterson's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Paterson climate page.
