Climate Insights for Underberg

Sisonke District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
22°C peak
Coldest
Juli
-1°C low
Wettest
Januar
267mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Underberg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1478mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 267mm of rainfall. Underberg 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: Januar, Dezember, Februar. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jun Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Jul Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Aug Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 1° Sep Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 4° Oct Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Nov Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Dec Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Underberg vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Januar is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is Juli, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 181mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 264mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Underberg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1478mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 267mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10mm. That's 257mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 27cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Underberg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.

Seasons

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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Underberg, which began on June 21, 2026. Underberg 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 Januar at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 755mm across the season with a monthly average of 252mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 308mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Underberg 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
11 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
May
2 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
35 mm
3 cm
Jun
-1 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
10 mm
2 cm
Jul
-1 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
5 cm
Aug
1 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
25 mm
5 cm
Sep
4 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
67 mm
6 cm
Oct
6 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
136 mm
4 cm
Nov
8 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
162 mm
1 cm
Dec
10 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
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