Climate Insights for Hlalanathi

uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
February
106mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hlalanathi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 692mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Hlalanathi 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 13°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Feb Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Apr Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° May Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Nov Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Hlalanathi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, 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: 87mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm May Precipitation: 31mm Jun Precipitation: 21mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm
Precipitation

Hlalanathi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 106mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 96mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Hlalanathi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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

7 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Hlalanathi, which began on June 21, 2026. Hlalanathi 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 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 23°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 22°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Hlalanathi is during 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 46mm 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 Hlalanathi 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
21 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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