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Pietermaritzburg weather forecast — today & tomorrow

18°

Mainly clear

High: 18° · Low: 9° · Feels like 14°

Mainly clear. Gusts up to 44 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 18°
15:00 · 18°
16:00 · 17°
17:00 · 15°
18:00 · 13°
19:00 · 12°
20:00 · 11°
21:00 · 11°
22:00 · 11°
23:00 · 11°
00:00 · 10°
01:00 · 10°
02:00 · 9°
03:00 · 8°
04:00 · 8°
05:00 · 7°
06:00 · 7°
07:00 · 7°
08:00 · 10°
09:00 · 14°
10:00 · 15°
11:00 · 16°
12:00 · 17°
13:00 · 17°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    14° / 6°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 88%
    Wind
    22 km/h SW
    UV index
    5 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:44 / 17:24

Details

Air quality
28 Fair
PM2.5 4 · PM10 4

Pietermaritzburg's Climate

Pietermaritzburg lies inland in KwaZulu-Natal province in southeastern South Africa, on hilly ground at roughly 600–700 m and not far from the Indian Ocean, giving it a mild humid subtropical climate. Being in the southern hemisphere, its rainy season falls in the warm summer from November to March, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and daytime highs around 26–29°C, while winter from June to August is dry, with pleasantly sunny days near 20–23°C but cold nights that can drop close to 3–7°C. The elevation keeps it cooler than coastal Durban nearby, and the valleys sometimes see frost on winter mornings.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?

The dry winter from May to August is very pleasant: sunny days around 20–23°C, little rain and clear skies, ideal for sightseeing.

What are the hottest months in Pietermaritzburg?

December to February are hottest, with daytime highs of 27–30°C, high humidity and afternoon storms, occasionally above 32°C.

When is the rainy season in Pietermaritzburg?

The rainy season falls in the southern-hemisphere summer, from November to March, mostly as afternoon thunderstorms and showers.

Is winter in Pietermaritzburg cold?

Winter days are pleasantly warm and sunny, but nights and early mornings turn cold, sometimes dropping to about 3–7°C with frost in the lower valleys.

Nearby locations

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