Climate Insights for Tugela Ferry

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
December
131 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tugela Ferry is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 725 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 131 mm of rainfall. Tugela Ferry 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 5°C.The climate in Tugela Ferry is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 28.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Tugela Ferry 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°AugMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 8°SepMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°NovMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°F
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tugela Ferry vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tugela Ferry vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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: 103mmFebPrecipitation: 104mmMarPrecipitation: 62mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 17mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmOctPrecipitation: 64mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmDecPrecipitation: 131mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inDecPrecipitation: 5.2in
Precipitation

Tugela Ferry is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 725 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 123 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.Tugela Ferry is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 4.8 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Tugela Ferry is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tugela Ferry is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr19°67°F
May16°61°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Tugela Ferry is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tugela Ferry is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Tugela Ferry 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 Tugela Ferry 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
18 °C64 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in