Kokstad weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Real rain for 6 hours (22.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Kokstad sits 1315 m (4,315 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 Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 53%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (22.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Kokstad weather
Is it raining in Kokstad right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (22.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Kokstad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–31° and lows of 13–16°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kokstad lately?
In the past 7 days, Kokstad had 2 rainy days and 38.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kokstad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kokstad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kokstad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kokstad is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in July to 26°C (78°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Kokstad?
January is the wettest month, with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Kokstad?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Kokstad 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