Climate Insights for Kgwaripe

uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
31°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
February
102mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kgwaripe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 652mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Kgwaripe 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Feb Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Kgwaripe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°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: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 77mm Apr Precipitation: 36mm May Precipitation: 53mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Jul Precipitation: 49mm Aug Precipitation: 23mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Nov Precipitation: 68mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm
Precipitation

Kgwaripe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 652mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 102mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14mm. That's 88mm 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/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

Kgwaripe 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap 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 Kgwaripe, which began on June 21, 2026. Kgwaripe 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 210mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 166mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 85mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. 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 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 24°
May 20°
Jun 20°
Jul 18°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Kgwaripe is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Kgwaripe 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
31 °C
4 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
15 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
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