Climate Insights for Empangeni

The climate in Empangeni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 971mm of precipitation falls per year. Empangeni receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Empangeni 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 15°C.

Empangeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Empangeni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 971mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 125mm of rainfall. July and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 38mm. That's 87mm 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.

Empangeni is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently winter in Empangeni, which began on June 21, 2026. Empangeni 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 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Empangeni is during April, May, June, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 15°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Empangeni 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.