Climate Insights for Umlazi
Climate Overview
The climate in Umlazi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 995 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 155 mm of rainfall. Umlazi 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Umlazi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 39.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Umlazi 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.
Temperature
Umlazi 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.Umlazi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 64°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Umlazi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 995 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 30 mm. That's 125 mm less than April, 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.Umlazi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.2 in. That's 4.9 in less than April, 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
Umlazi 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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Umlazi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umlazi is during January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 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 Umlazi is during January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 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 Umlazi 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 Umlazi 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.