Climate Insights for Wasbank

uMzinyathi District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
6°C low
Wettest
Dezember
160mm rain
Best to Visit
März, April, Mai
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wasbank is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 745mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Wasbank 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Mar Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Apr Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 8° Sep Max: 28° Average: 19° Min: 11° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Nov Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Dec Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Wasbank vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 107mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm May Precipitation: 23mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 14mm Aug Precipitation: 14mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Nov Precipitation: 81mm Dec Precipitation: 160mm
Precipitation

Wasbank is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 745mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 160mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 155mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Wasbank is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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 Wasbank, which began on June 21, 2026. Wasbank 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 380mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 155mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 16°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 22°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Wasbank is during März, April, Mai, August, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Wasbank 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
17 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
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