Pietermaritzburg Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Pietermaritzburg Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


37°C
Highest Temp
20 Mar. 26

7°C
Lowest Temp
4 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary28.91°C

Coldest MonthJuly10.18°C

Wettest MonthFebruary4.72mm

Windiest MonthFebruary20.81km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Pietermaritzburg historically?

February is historically Pietermaritzburg's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 41°C on 2025-01-04.

2. What is the coldest month in Pietermaritzburg historically?

July is Pietermaritzburg's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 9°C. The all-time record low of 3°C was recorded on 2014-07-09.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Pietermaritzburg over the past 17 years?

Pietermaritzburg's average annual rainfall is approximately 855.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Pietermaritzburg experience on average per year?

Pietermaritzburg historically records approximately 196.1 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 25.4 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Pietermaritzburg?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Pietermaritzburg is 41°C on 2025-01-04.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Pietermaritzburg?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Pietermaritzburg is 3°C on 2014-07-09.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Pietermaritzburg historically?

Pietermaritzburg experiences its strongest winds during October. The historic gust record of 42.8 kph was recorded on 2025-06-10.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Pietermaritzburg during a year?

Usually, Pietermaritzburg's humidity peaks in December at around 84.3% and drops to its lowest in July at approximately 61.4%.