Climate Insights for KwaMbonambi

uThungulu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
July
17°C low
Wettest
February
156mm rain
Best to Visit
April, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in KwaMbonambi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1102mm of precipitation falls per year. KwaMbonambi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. KwaMbonambi 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

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

KwaMbonambi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°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 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 99mm Feb Precipitation: 156mm Mar Precipitation: 129mm Apr Precipitation: 88mm May Precipitation: 109mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Jul Precipitation: 45mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Oct Precipitation: 97mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm
Precipitation

KwaMbonambi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1102mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 156mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 45mm. That's 111mm less than February, 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/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: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

KwaMbonambi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 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

3 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in KwaMbonambi, which began on March 20, 2026. KwaMbonambi 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 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. 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 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 22°
Jun 20°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit KwaMbonambi is during April, June, July, 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 70mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for KwaMbonambi 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
23 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
17 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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