Climate Insights for Scottburgh

Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
April
147mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Scottburgh is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 147mm of rainfall. Scottburgh 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, 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: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° Feb Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Mar Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° Apr Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Oct Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Scottburgh sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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: 95mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 147mm May Precipitation: 87mm Jun Precipitation: 28mm Jul Precipitation: 37mm Aug Precipitation: 42mm Sep Precipitation: 76mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Dec Precipitation: 118mm
Precipitation

Scottburgh is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 147mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 28mm. That's 118mm less than April, 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 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Scottburgh is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 23km/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 Scottburgh, which began on June 21, 2026. Scottburgh 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 26°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 17 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 328mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Scottburgh is during January, March, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°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 Scottburgh 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
21 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
26 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
22 °C
27 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
28 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
23 °C
28 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
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