Climate Insights for Magabeni

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
April
140mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Magabeni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1030mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Magabeni 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 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: 21° Feb Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Mar Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Apr Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Oct Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Magabeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, 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 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 78mm Feb Precipitation: 129mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 140mm May Precipitation: 81mm Jun Precipitation: 23mm Jul Precipitation: 41mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Sep Precipitation: 63mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 102mm
Precipitation

Magabeni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1030mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 140mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 23mm. That's 117mm less than April, 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Magabeni 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 October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 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 Magabeni, which began on March 20, 2026. Magabeni 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm 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. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. 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 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. 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 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 20°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Magabeni is during January, March, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°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 Magabeni 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
21 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
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