Climate Insights for Glen Mill

iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
December
158mm rain
Best to Visit
March, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Glen Mill is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1068mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 158mm of rainfall. Glen Mill 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Glen Mill sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 124mm Feb Precipitation: 146mm Mar Precipitation: 92mm Apr Precipitation: 111mm May Precipitation: 60mm Jun Precipitation: 15mm Jul Precipitation: 30mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Sep Precipitation: 74mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Dec Precipitation: 158mm
Precipitation

Glen Mill is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1068mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 158mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 15mm. That's 142mm 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 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Glen Mill is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Glen Mill, which began on March 20, 2026. Glen Mill 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 January at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 428mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 22°
Apr 19°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 16°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Glen Mill is during March, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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 Glen Mill 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
18 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
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