Pietermaritzburg
17°63°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 18°64°
Min: 17°63°
Max: 33°92°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 33°C and dropping to 18°C. The coming days will be drizzle starting in the evening.
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18:03
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Pietermaritzburg 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. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 76% by 04:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Pietermaritzburg 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. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 76% by 04:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.
Expect highs of 33°C and cooler readings close to 17°C. Relative humidity sits between 32% and 96%, reaching its peak around 04:00. Winds stay light, near 17 km/h by 11:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Expect highs of 92°F and cooler readings close to 63°F. Relative humidity sits between 32% and 96%, reaching its peak around 04:00. Winds stay light, near 11 mph by 11:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 36% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 76% at 20:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:03, giving 12 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 36% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 76% at 20:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility around 10 mi. Sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:03, giving 12 hours 37 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Pietermaritzburg as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 33°C.In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Pietermaritzburg as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 92°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Pietermaritzburg
How warm does it get in Pietermaritzburg?
The warmest month in Pietermaritzburg is January, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The warmest month in Pietermaritzburg is January, with average high temperatures of 81°F. The average temperature during this period is around 70°F.
How cold does it get in Pietermaritzburg?
The coldest month in Pietermaritzburg is July, with average low temperatures of 7°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.The coldest month in Pietermaritzburg is July, with average low temperatures of 44°F. The average temperature during this period is around 56°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Pietermaritzburg?
The wettest month in Pietermaritzburg is December, with an average of 154 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Pietermaritzburg is December, with an average of 6.1 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Pietermaritzburg?
The driest month in Pietermaritzburg is June, with an average of 14 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Pietermaritzburg is June, with an average of 0.6 in of precipitation.