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

Is Pietermaritzburg a good destination in November, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During November, Pietermaritzburg usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in November usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month 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 November

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in November

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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