Climate Overview
The climate in Mdantsane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 796mm of precipitation falls per year. Mdantsane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mdantsane 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: Febbraio, Gennaio, Marzo. The coldest months are Luglio, Agosto, Giugno, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.
Temperature
Mdantsane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. Febbraio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Mdantsane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 796mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 93mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 33mm. That's 60mm 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
Mdantsane is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 24km/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.
Seasons
3 days until Autumn
It is currently winter in Mdantsane, which began on June 21, 2026. Mdantsane is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in Febbraio at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mdantsane is during Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo, Aprile, Maggio, Giugno, Luglio, Agosto, Settembre, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. 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 Mdantsane 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.