Climate normals · 1970–2000
Pietermaritzburg Climate
Pietermaritzburg is a city in South Africa (02) with a population of about 839,327. Its average annual temperature is 18.2°C (65°F), with roughly 806 mm of rain per year.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
806
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Pietermaritzburg Climate
Pietermaritzburg has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F) and receives about 806 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
806
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 131 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 111 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 103 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 43 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 20 mm |
| June | 12° / 54° | 12 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 12 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 25 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 46 mm |
| October | 19° / 65° | 77 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 101 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 125 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 Pietermaritzburg
The most comfortable months to visit Pietermaritzburg are typically April, March and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 28°C high). The coldest is June (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Pietermaritzburg are typically April, March and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and about 806 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is June.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Pietermaritzburg average about 28°C (82°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.