Temperatures in July
It's warm in July in Pietermaritzburg with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Pietermaritzburg in July. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of July
The month of July starts in Pietermaritzburg with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-July
By mid-July, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 7°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Pietermaritzburg will be around 24°C, with nights close to 8°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in July
In July, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 7% in July.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in July for Pietermaritzburg. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Pietermaritzburg in July |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 23°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 27°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
13 mm | 52 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is July a good time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
Want nice weather? Then July is a great time to be in Pietermaritzburg. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Pietermaritzburg in July
With 32°C, Pietermaritzburg hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in July in Pietermaritzburg
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in July in Pietermaritzburg, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in July in Pietermaritzburg
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in July for Pietermaritzburg, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for July, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Pietermaritzburg.
Daily UV Index in July in Pietermaritzburg
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Pietermaritzburg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in July in Pietermaritzburg Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in July in Pietermaritzburg, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in July in Pietermaritzburg Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in July in Pietermaritzburg, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in July for Pietermaritzburg
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Average Weather in Pietermaritzburg by Month
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