Climate Insights for Nongoma

Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
Gennaio
30°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
11°C low
Wettest
Febbraio
105mm rain
Best to Visit
Gennaio, Marzo, Aprile
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nongoma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 644mm of precipitation falls per year. Febbraio is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. Nongoma 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: Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Feb Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Aug Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Dec Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19°
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Nongoma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°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 2°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: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 105mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Apr Precipitation: 57mm May Precipitation: 34mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 11mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 32mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm
Precipitation

Nongoma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 644mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 105mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11mm. That's 94mm less than February, 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: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Nongoma 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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 5km/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 Nongoma, which began on June 21, 2026. Nongoma 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 Gennaio at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 19°
Jun 17°
Jul 17°
Aug 18°
Sep 20°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Nongoma is during Gennaio, 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm 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 Nongoma 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
20 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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