Climate Insights for Mandeni

iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
31°C peak
Coldest
March
15°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mandeni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 208mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Mandeni 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, March, January. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

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

Mandeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 4mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm
Precipitation

Mandeni is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 33mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than August, 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Mandeni is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Mandeni, which began on June 21, 2026. Mandeni 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 58mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 27°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Mandeni is during January, February, March, April, May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mandeni 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
19 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
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