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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

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

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Forecast for Pietermaritzburg

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 15°C
S 3 m/s
3.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Thu   Jan 16
22°C | 15°C
E 2 m/s
1.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Fri   Jan 17
26°C | 16°C
E 2 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Pietermaritzburg?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pietermaritzburg?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pietermaritzburg?
    January tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pietermaritzburg?
    June is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pietermaritzburg?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.

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