Ladysmith weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM (9.1 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Ladysmith sits 1010 m (3,314 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 Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 19%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM (9.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Ladysmith weather
Is it raining in Ladysmith right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM (9.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ladysmith this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–36° and lows of 15–20°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Ladysmith lately?
In the past 7 days, Ladysmith had 2 rainy days and 8.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ladysmith?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ladysmith weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ladysmith?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ladysmith is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (67°F) in June to 30°C (87°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Ladysmith?
January is the wettest month, with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Ladysmith?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F).
Does Ladysmith have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 134 mm (5.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months