Climate Insights for Mqanduli

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
December
136 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
May, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mqanduli is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,011 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Mqanduli 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 7°C.The climate in Mqanduli is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 39.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Mqanduli 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 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Mqanduli sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°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.Mqanduli sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 79°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 127mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmMarPrecipitation: 119mmAprPrecipitation: 112mmMayPrecipitation: 37mmJunPrecipitation: 34mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 99mmNovPrecipitation: 115mmDecPrecipitation: 136mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Mqanduli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,011 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 117 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.Mqanduli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 4.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Mqanduli 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 10km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mqanduli 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

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May16°60°F
Jun14°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Mqanduli is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mqanduli is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°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 Mqanduli 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 Mqanduli 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
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
21 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h7 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in