Pietermaritzburg weather in July (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Is July a good time to explore Pietermaritzburg weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Pietermaritzburg during July, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 233 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pietermaritzburg climate page with graphs.

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in July

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Pietermaritzburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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