Empangeni weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 21°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Empangeni sits 100 m (328 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Mar
About Empangeni weather
Is it raining in Empangeni right now?
No. It’s clear and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Empangeni this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–36° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Empangeni lately?
In the past 7 days, Empangeni had 2 rainy days and 32.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Empangeni?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Empangeni weather by month
When is the best time to visit Empangeni?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Empangeni is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Empangeni?
November is the wettest month, with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Empangeni?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Empangeni have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 87 mm (3.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Empangeni?
The sea is warmest in January at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in August at about 20°C (69°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Nov–May.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months