Climate Insights for Darnall

iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
March
125mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darnall is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 905mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 125mm of rainfall. Darnall 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Apr Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Darnall sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°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: 89mm Feb Precipitation: 78mm Mar Precipitation: 125mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm May Precipitation: 81mm Jun Precipitation: 30mm Jul Precipitation: 116mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Sep Precipitation: 66mm Oct Precipitation: 90mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 41mm
Precipitation

Darnall is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 905mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 125mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28mm. That's 97mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Darnall is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Darnall, which began on June 21, 2026. Darnall 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 174mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 23°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 20°
Oct 20°
Nov 22°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Darnall is during April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°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 Darnall 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
22 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
14 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
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