Climate Insights for Ga-Malakhe

Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
March
26°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
July
145mm rain
Best to Visit
February, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ga-Malakhe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 981mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm of rainfall. Ga-Malakhe 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: March, January, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

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

Ga-Malakhe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. 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: 116mm Feb Precipitation: 73mm Mar Precipitation: 137mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm May Precipitation: 62mm Jun Precipitation: 23mm Jul Precipitation: 145mm Aug Precipitation: 49mm Sep Precipitation: 80mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Nov Precipitation: 95mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm
Precipitation

Ga-Malakhe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 981mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 145mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 23mm. That's 122mm less than July, 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Ga-Malakhe 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 5km/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

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Ga-Malakhe, which began on June 21, 2026. Ga-Malakhe 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 March at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 19°
Oct 19°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Ga-Malakhe is during February, April, May, June, August, September, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ga-Malakhe 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
26 °C
5 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
16 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
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