eSikhaleni weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for eSikhaleni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 12%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Mar
About eSikhaleni weather
Is it raining in eSikhaleni right now?
No. It’s clear and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in eSikhaleni this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–35° 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 eSikhaleni lately?
In the past 7 days, eSikhaleni had 2 rainy days and 33.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for eSikhaleni?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
eSikhaleni weather by month
When is the best time to visit eSikhaleni?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit eSikhaleni 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 eSikhaleni?
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 eSikhaleni?
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 eSikhaleni 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 eSikhaleni?
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