Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ladysmith Climate
Ladysmith is a city in South Africa (02) with a population of about 143,446. Its average annual temperature is 18.3°C (65°F), with roughly 758 mm of rain per year.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
758
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Ladysmith Climate
Ladysmith has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F) and receives about 758 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.3°C
Avg Temp
758
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 136 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 117 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 91 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 38 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 14 mm |
| June | 12° / 53° | 7 mm |
| July | 12° / 53° | 8 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 23 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 36 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 77 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 95 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 116 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ladysmith
The most comfortable months to visit Ladysmith are typically April, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 29°C high). The coldest is June (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ladysmith are typically April, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ladysmith, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and about 758 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Ladysmith average about 29°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.