Climate Insights for Port Edward

Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
December
116mm rain
Best to Visit
March, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Edward is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 936mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 116mm of rainfall. Port Edward 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Port Edward sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, 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: 107mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Mar Precipitation: 99mm Apr Precipitation: 115mm May Precipitation: 48mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Jul Precipitation: 25mm Aug Precipitation: 27mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Nov Precipitation: 97mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm
Precipitation

Port Edward is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 936mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 116mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25mm. That's 91mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Port Edward is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Port Edward, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Edward 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 February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 332mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 20°
May 18°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 17°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Port Edward is during March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Edward 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
27 °C
21 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
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