Climate Insights for Randgate

uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
February
142mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Randgate is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 931mm of precipitation falls per year. Randgate receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Randgate 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 15°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Apr Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Nov Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Randgate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 109mm Feb Precipitation: 142mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm May Precipitation: 71mm Jun Precipitation: 36mm Jul Precipitation: 32mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Sep Precipitation: 52mm Oct Precipitation: 83mm Nov Precipitation: 84mm Dec Precipitation: 104mm
Precipitation

Randgate is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 142mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 112mm less than February, 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Randgate is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/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 Randgate, which began on June 21, 2026. Randgate 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 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 356mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 23°
May 21°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 22°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Randgate is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Randgate 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
22 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
25 °C
26 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
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