Climate Insights for Winterton

uThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
3°C low
Wettest
Dezember
137mm rain
Best to Visit
März, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Winterton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 710mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 137mm of rainfall. Winterton 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: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Apr Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 12° May Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 3° Aug Max: 24° Average: 14° Min: 6° Sep Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Nov Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Dec Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Winterton vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 3°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 116mm Feb Precipitation: 120mm Mar Precipitation: 74mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm May Precipitation: 20mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Sep Precipitation: 29mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Dec Precipitation: 137mm
Precipitation

Winterton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 710mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 137mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 131mm 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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Winterton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Winterton, which began on June 21, 2026. Winterton 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 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. 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 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 21°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Winterton is during März, April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°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 Winterton 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
14 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
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