KwaZulu-Natal Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in KwaZulu-Natal over the year. What is the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in KwaZulu-Natal over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

KwaZulu-Natal in January

In January the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from less favorable in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from high in Drakensberg Garden with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Jozini with 32°C (90°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in February

In February the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from less favorable in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from high in Drakensberg Garden with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Jozini with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in KwaZulu-Natal. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in March

In March the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from mixed in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 21°C (70°F) to very high in Jozini with 31°C (88°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in April

In April the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 19°C (66°F) to high in Jozini with 30°C (86°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in May

In May the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from moderate in Drakensberg Garden with 17°C (63°F) to high in Jozini with 28°C (82°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in June

In June the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from moderate in Drakensberg Garden with 15°C (59°F) to high in Jozini with 27°C (81°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in July

In July the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from moderate in Drakensberg Garden with 15°C (59°F) to high in Jozini with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in August

In August the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from moderate in Drakensberg Garden with 17°C (63°F) to high in Jozini with 27°C (81°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in September

In September the weather in KwaZulu-Natal is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 20°C (68°F) to high in Jozini with 29°C (84°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in October

In October the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from very good in Newcastle to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 20°C (68°F) to high in Jozini with 29°C (84°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in November

In November the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from mixed in Bonjaneni to very good in Durban. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 21°C (70°F) to high in Jozini with 30°C (86°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

KwaZulu-Natal in December

In December the weather in KwaZulu-Natal ranges from less favorable in Bonjaneni to excellent in Durban. The temperatures range from pleasant in Drakensberg Garden with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Jozini with 31°C (88°F).

Find more detailed climate information for KwaZulu-Natal in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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