Climate Insights for Hlabisa

uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak
Coldest
July
12°C low
Wettest
February
108mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hlabisa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 635mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Hlabisa 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° May Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jun Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jul Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Nov Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Dec Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Hlabisa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°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: 80mm Feb Precipitation: 108mm Mar Precipitation: 59mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm May Precipitation: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 13mm Aug Precipitation: 15mm Sep Precipitation: 34mm Oct Precipitation: 60mm Nov Precipitation: 71mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm
Precipitation

Hlabisa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 635mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 108mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 97mm less than February, 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: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Hlabisa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 Hlabisa, which began on March 20, 2026. Hlabisa 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 25°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 17°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Hlabisa is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Hlabisa 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
20 °C
31 °C
19 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
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