Climate Insights for Wembesi

uThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
27°C peak
Coldest
Juli
3°C low
Wettest
Februar
155mm rain
Best to Visit
April, September, Oktober
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wembesi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 890mm of precipitation falls per year. Februar is the wettest month, receiving around 155mm of rainfall. Wembesi 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Wembesi 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, 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: 150mm Feb Precipitation: 155mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm May Precipitation: 24mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 14mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 34mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Nov Precipitation: 90mm Dec Precipitation: 155mm
Precipitation

Wembesi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 890mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 155mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7mm. That's 148mm less than February, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Wembesi is mildly breezy, 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 November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 Wembesi, which began on June 21, 2026. Wembesi 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 197mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 460mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Wembesi is during April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Wembesi 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
15 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
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