Pennington Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Pennington, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is 25°C (77°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Pennington compares to cities worldwide.
Pennington Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Pennington experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July. At night, temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in February to 15°C (59°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pennington by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. February, the warmest month, averages 179 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Pennington vs South Africa
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Pennington vs World: Temperature Compared
Pennington's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Pennington?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Pennington, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 72% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Pennington's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Pennington climate page.
