Climate Insights for Cato Ridge

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
December
140mm rain
Best to Visit
March, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cato Ridge is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 981mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Cato Ridge is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jul Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Sep Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Cato Ridge sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 122mm Feb Precipitation: 125mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Apr Precipitation: 103mm May Precipitation: 50mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 32mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Oct Precipitation: 97mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Dec Precipitation: 140mm
Precipitation

Cato Ridge is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 981mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 140mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 123mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Cato Ridge is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

7 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cato Ridge, which began on June 21, 2026. Cato Ridge is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in March at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 17°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Cato Ridge is during March, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cato Ridge based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
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