Climate Insights for Tugela

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
15°C low60°F low
Wettest
April
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tugela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,043 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tugela receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tugela 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Tugela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 41.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Tugela receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tugela 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°MarMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 20°MayMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°OctMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 18°NovMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°DecMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°F
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Tugela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Tugela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 65°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 105mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 129mmMayPrecipitation: 99mmJunPrecipitation: 32mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSepPrecipitation: 79mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 111mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Tugela is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,043 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 32 mm. That's 97 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Tugela is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.3 in. That's 3.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Tugela is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tugela is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr23°73°F
May21°69°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Tugela is during March, May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tugela is during March, May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°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 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 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
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
24 °C75 °F
15 km/h9 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h9 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
22 °C72 °F
16 km/h10 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
22 °C72 °F
18 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
23 °C74 °F
18 km/h11 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
23 °C74 °F
20 km/h12 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
25 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
19 km/h12 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in