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Pongola Climate by Month

Pongola maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Pongola remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in February to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 10°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Pongola has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 782 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Pongola shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Pongola in South Africa

During the months of June, July and August 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:
  • Does Pongola have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Pongola?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pongola?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pongola?
    January tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pongola?
    June is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Pongola

    Thu   Dec 12
    39°C | 22°C
    NE 25 km/h
    3.6 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    40°C | 23°C
    E 29 km/h
    0.5 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    26°C | 21°C
    SE 14 km/h
    1.1 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain