Climate Insights for Mqanduli

The climate in Mqanduli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 931mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm 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 9°C.

Mqanduli sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Mqanduli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 117mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25mm. That's 92mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Mqanduli is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 May, 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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Mqanduli, which began on June 21, 2026. Mqanduli 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 January at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Mqanduli is during May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.