Climate Insights for Ncotshane

Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
December
141mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ncotshane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 841mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 141mm of rainfall. Ncotshane 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° May Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Jun Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Ncotshane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 102mm Feb Precipitation: 140mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Apr Precipitation: 76mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 12mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Aug Precipitation: 23mm Sep Precipitation: 45mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 141mm
Precipitation

Ncotshane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 841mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 141mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12mm. That's 129mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Ncotshane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Ncotshane, which began on June 21, 2026. Ncotshane 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 20°
May 18°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 17°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Ncotshane is during March, April, May, June, July, 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 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. 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 Ncotshane 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

en flag English
Metric (°C, km/h)