Climate Insights for Mkuze

South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
December
96 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mkuze is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 634 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 96 mm of rainfall. Mkuze 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 12°C.The climate in Mkuze is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 25 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Mkuze 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 53°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°MayMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°F
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Mkuze 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 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mkuze sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 88°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 80mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmMarPrecipitation: 76mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 14mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmNovPrecipitation: 75mmDecPrecipitation: 96mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 3inDecPrecipitation: 3.8in
Precipitation

Mkuze is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 634 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 88 mm 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.Mkuze is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 3.5 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Mkuze is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Mkuze is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr23°73°F
May20°68°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Mkuze 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 42 mm 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.The best time to visit Mkuze 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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. 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 Mkuze 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mkuze based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h7 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in