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

What should you pack for a trip to Pietermaritzburg in June? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Pietermaritzburg during June to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in June usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. On average, there are about 3 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 224 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, June is one of the better months to visit Pietermaritzburg. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in June

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 224 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in June

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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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