Climate Insights for Darnall

iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
February
113mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darnall is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 969mm of precipitation falls per year. Darnall receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Darnall 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

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

Darnall sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 86mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 77mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm May Precipitation: 95mm Jun Precipitation: 30mm Jul Precipitation: 49mm Aug Precipitation: 35mm Sep Precipitation: 73mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Dec Precipitation: 105mm
Precipitation

Darnall is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 969mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 113mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 30mm. That's 82mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Darnall is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 24km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Darnall, which began on March 20, 2026. Darnall 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 February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 282mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 23°
May 21°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 20°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Darnall is during January, March, May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Darnall 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
22 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
23 °C
23 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
22 °C
27 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
23 °C
28 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
23 °C
29 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
25 °C
29 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
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