Climate for KwaZulu-Natal
(South Africa)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 3 measuring stations in KwaZulu-Natal.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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KwaZulu-Natal is one of the warmest region in South Africa with an average daily high temperature of 25 degrees centigrade. The climate is almost moderate, but also offers a few sultry months with high humidity and high temperatures. It is warm to hot all year round and invites to bathe at average water temperatures of 23 degrees. Dued to the lesser rain the best time for traveling is from May to August. The most rain days occur from from October to January.
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Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.
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Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
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Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
The most important cities in the region of KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a part of South Africa and has an east-west extension of about 250 km. From north to south it is approximately 360 km. The biggest cities are Pietermaritzburg and Durban. The local time is now Monday, 9:07 am.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg | 750,845 | 29°37'0"S | 30°23'34"E |
| Durban | 595,061 | 29°51'28"S | 31°1'45"E |
| Newcastle | 404,838 | 27°45'29"S | 29°55'54"E |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 | 28°46'59"S | 32°2'16"E |
| Vryheid | 150,012 | 27°46'10"S | 30°47'30"E |
| Mpumalanga | 140,121 | 29°48'47"S | 30°38'11"E |
| Dundee | 84,413 | 28°10'0"S | 30°14'1"E |
| Stanger | 59,899 | 29°19'41"S | 31°17'22"E |
| Port Shepstone | 52,793 | 30°44'29"S | 30°27'18"E |
| eSikhawini | 49,265 | 28°52'15"S | 31°53'59"E |
| Mondlo | 44,922 | 27°58'59"S | 30°43'4"E |
| Margate | 34,407 | 30°51'49"S | 30°22'14"E |
| Richmond | 32,445 | 29°52'19"S | 30°16'20"E |
| Howick | 28,725 | 29°28'41"S | 30°13'50"E |
| Empangeni | 28,093 | 28°45'43"S | 31°53'36"E |
| Mpophomeni | 26,229 | 29°34'6"S | 30°11'10"E |
| Kokstad | 25,373 | 30°32'50"S | 29°25'27"E |
| Scottburgh | 23,949 | 30°17'12"S | 30°45'11"E |
| Ulundi | 20,753 | 28°20'7"S | 31°24'58"E |
| Umkomaas | 20,410 | 30°12'24"S | 30°47'52"E |
| Ballitoville | 17,218 | 29°32'20"S | 31°12'52"E |
| Berea | 15,000 | 29°51'7"S | 30°59'36"E |
| Eshowe | 14,786 | 28°53'11"S | 31°28'12"E |
| Ekuvukeni | 14,331 | 28°28'3"S | 30°9'18"E |
| Greytown | 13,912 | 29°3'51"S | 30°35'34"E |
| Glencoe | 13,547 | 28°10'42"S | 30°8'49"E |
| Sundumbili | 12,455 | 29°8'1"S | 31°23'51"E |
| Mooirivier | 10,132 | 29°12'30"S | 29°59'41"E |
| Utrecht | 3,575 | 27°39'31"S | 30°19'18"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.