Howick weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Real rain for 11 hours (37.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Howick sits 1051 m (3,448 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 Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 24%
- Chance of rain
- 23%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 11 hours (37.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Howick weather
Is it raining in Howick right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Real rain for 11 hours (37.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Howick this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–32° and lows of 12–18°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Howick lately?
In the past 7 days, Howick had 3 rainy days and 33.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Howick?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Howick weather by month
When is the best time to visit Howick?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Howick is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in June to 26°C (78°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Howick?
January is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Howick?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Howick have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months