Climate Insights for Botha’s Hill

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
February
137mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Botha’s Hill is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 962mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 137mm of rainfall. Botha’s Hill 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° May Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jul Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Botha’s Hill sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°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: 103mm Feb Precipitation: 137mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm May Precipitation: 59mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 29mm Aug Precipitation: 40mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Oct Precipitation: 93mm Nov Precipitation: 137mm Dec Precipitation: 114mm
Precipitation

Botha’s Hill is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 962mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 137mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 126mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Botha’s Hill is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

4 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Botha’s Hill, which began on March 20, 2026. Botha’s Hill 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 February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 295mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 20°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 16°
Sep 18°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Botha’s Hill is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°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 Botha’s Hill 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
18 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
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