Climate Insights for Mooi River

uMgungundlovu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
December
26°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
247mm rain
Best to Visit
April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mooi River is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1064mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 247mm of rainfall. Mooi River 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: December, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between July and July.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mooi River vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 16mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mooi River is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1064mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 247mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14mm. That's 233mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between July and July, totalling around 17cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Mooi River is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

53 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Mooi River, which began on June 21, 2026. Mooi River 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 December at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 453mm across the season with a monthly average of 151mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 12°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Mooi River is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Mooi River 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
15 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
73 mm
16 cm
Aug Current
5 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
Oct
9 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
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