Best time to visit Pietermaritzburg

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When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?

The best time to visit Pietermaritzburg is August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Pietermaritzburg27
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Pietermaritzburg27
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Pietermaritzburg26
    Mar
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Pietermaritzburg25
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Pietermaritzburg23
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Pietermaritzburg21
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Pietermaritzburg21
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Pietermaritzburg22
    Aug
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Pietermaritzburg24
    Sep
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Pietermaritzburg24
    Oct
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Pietermaritzburg25
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Pietermaritzburg26
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Pietermaritzburg?

The hottest time of year in Pietermaritzburg is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Pietermaritzburg?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Pietermaritzburg with 138mm on average. There are normally 18 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Pietermaritzburg?

The sunniest time of year in Pietermaritzburg is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for South Africa (Pietermaritzburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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