Climate Insights for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport

The climate in Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 944mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°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 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.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 944mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 143mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 131mm 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.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelez Airport 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.