Pietermaritzburg Airport

Current Weather

25°76°

Drizzle

Feels Like: 30°86°

Min: 18°64°

Max: 33°92°

The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 33°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality
55
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people.

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Daylight Hours

05:25

Sunrise

18:03

Sunset

12 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today
Moon

05:30

Moonrise

19:02

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

18°64°
33°92°

Monday

19°67°
34°93°

Tuesday

19°66°
30°85°

Wednesday

17°63°
28°82°

Thursday

18°64°
36°96°

Friday

20°68°
38°100°

Saturday

18°64°
26°79°

Sunday

17°63°
23°73°

Monday

14°58°
19°67°

Tuesday

14°57°
29°83°
UV Index
No protection needed
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Humidity
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Weather in Pietermaritzburg Airport today, October 11, 2026

Pietermaritzburg Airport starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.Pietermaritzburg Airport starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.

The temperature range runs from about 18°C up to 33°C. Expect humidity between 56% and 83%, most humid near 17:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 17:00 at 16 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 64°F up to 92°F. Expect humidity between 56% and 83%, most humid near 17:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 17:00 at 10 mph.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 36% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 74% near 20:00. Visibility holds near 15.2 km, though it can fall to 8.7 km. Daylight runs from 05:25 to 18:03, lasting 12 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 36% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 74% near 20:00. Visibility holds near 9.4 mi, though it can fall to 5.4 mi. Daylight runs from 05:25 to 18:03, lasting 12 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, Pietermaritzburg Airport looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 33°C.Taken together, Pietermaritzburg Airport looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 92°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Pietermaritzburg Airport

How warm does it get in Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The warmest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is March, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The warmest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is March, with average high temperatures of 81°F. The average temperature during this period is around 70°F.

How cold does it get in Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The coldest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is July, with average low temperatures of 8°C. The average temperature during this period is around 14°C.The coldest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is July, with average low temperatures of 46°F. The average temperature during this period is around 57°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The wettest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is December, with an average of 140 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is December, with an average of 5.5 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The driest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is June, with an average of 17 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Pietermaritzburg Airport is June, with an average of 0.7 in of precipitation.

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