Climate of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Point-value climate at Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa). Population approximately 750,845.
Located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 750,845. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in June to 22.8°C / 73°F in February, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (June) to 133 mm / 5.2 in (January) — about 803 mm / 31.6 in across the year. Pietermaritzburg is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pietermaritzburg's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, August, September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7°C72.9°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 21.9°C71.4°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| April | 19.3°C66.7°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 12.4°C54.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| July | 12.7°C54.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| August | 14.8°C58.6°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17.6°C63.7°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.8°C65.8°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| November | 20.3°C68.5°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, August, September. Pietermaritzburg's warmest month is February at an average of 22.8°C / 73°F, and its driest month is June with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in June to 22.8°C / 73°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 803 mm / 31.6 in, with the wettest month being January (133 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest June (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Pietermaritzburg in February?
The average temperature in Pietermaritzburg in February is 22.8°C / 73°F, with rainfall of about 110 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pietermaritzburg?
The driest month in Pietermaritzburg is June, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Pietermaritzburg?
The wettest month in Pietermaritzburg is January, with approximately 133 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.