George is the Garden Route's largest city and its commercial, educational and administrative hub - a well-established city at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains with a strong community, excellent schools and healthcare, and a quality of life that draws retirees and families from across South Africa. The city has significant altitude at around 200m above sea level, sitting between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean coastal plain. George's climate is the defining factor for painting: the Garden Route receives rain in every month of the year, the humidity from the Indian Ocean is meaningful, and biological growth on exterior walls is more active than in drier parts of the country. This guide covers what George homeowners need to know.
Year-Round Rainfall
Unlike Cape Town's defined wet and dry seasons, George receives rain throughout the year. There is no extended dry painting window. Check three-day forecasts, plan around clear weather windows and ensure exterior surfaces are fully dry before painting. Anti-fungal exterior paint is the correct product specification for George. See our humidity and painting guide.
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