Ladysmith

uThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Current Weather

13°

Drizzle

Feels Like: 13°

Min: 11°

Max: 16°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 8°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:10

Sunrise

17:46

Sunset

11 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waning Crescent

03:28

Moonrise

13:58

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

11°
16°

Tuesday

23°

Wednesday

10°
25°

Thursday

11°
26°

Friday

12°
27°

Saturday

15°
25°

Sunday

14°
28°

Monday

15°
24°

Tuesday

16°
24°

Wednesday

15°
25°

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UV Index

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1 Low
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Humidity

83% Humid
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Weather in Ladysmith today, September 07, 2026

Ladysmith looks damp on September 07, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 88% near 11:00. Skies look heaviest around 11:00, with cover close to 99%.

The day peaks near 16°C and cools toward 11°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 62% and 86% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 2.8 km/h by 14:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 38% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 99% at 12:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:10, sunset at 17:46, and 11 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today overall.

The practical takeaway for Ladysmith on September 07, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 16°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Ladysmith

How warm does it get in Ladysmith?

The warmest month in Ladysmith is December, with average high temperatures of -3°C. The average temperature during this period is around -5°C.

How cold does it get in Ladysmith?

The coldest month in Ladysmith is March, with average low temperatures of -22°C. The average temperature during this period is around -18°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Ladysmith?

The wettest month in Ladysmith is April, with an average of 27mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Ladysmith?

The driest month in Ladysmith is February, with an average of 0mm of precipitation.

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