What’s the climate like in Pietermaritzburg?
The current climate of Pietermaritzburg features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Pietermaritzburg in recent years was 42°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in July 2023.
On average, Pietermaritzburg receives 810 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
The best time to visit Pietermaritzburg for sunny weather is January, March through October and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Pietermaritzburg. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Pietermaritzburg
The climate table of Pietermaritzburg shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 101 | 178 | 76 | 88 | 20 | 9,2 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 45 | 124 | 117 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 810 mm per year, averaging 68 mm per month
- Driest months: 9,2 mm in June, 13 mm in July and August
- Wettest months: 178 mm in February, 124 mm in November and 117 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Pietermaritzburg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Pietermaritzburg
This graph shows how much precipitation Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Pietermaritzburg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Pietermaritzburg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Pietermaritzburg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Pietermaritzburg by Month
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