Pietermaritzburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Pietermaritzburg is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Pietermaritzburg remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February to a comfortable 22°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pietermaritzburg has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1024 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Pietermaritzburg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 148 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 25 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Pietermaritzburg Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Pietermaritzburg enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 7.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pietermaritzburg.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Pietermaritzburg in South Africa
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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