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The average annual maximum temperature in Umhlanga, South Africa is 25°C (77°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Umhlanga compares to cities worldwide.
In Umhlanga temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in February to 14°C (57°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Umhlanga by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. February, the warmest month, gets 179 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
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.
Umhlanga'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:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
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.
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 Umhlanga, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Umhlanga's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Umhlanga climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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