Margate weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was fog and 21°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (11.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 23%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (11.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Jan
About Margate weather
Is it raining in Margate right now?
No. It’s fog and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (11.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Margate this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–33° and lows of 16–21°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Margate lately?
In the past 7 days, Margate had 3 rainy days and 78.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Margate?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Margate weather by month
When is the best time to visit Margate?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Margate is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in August to 26°C (78°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Margate?
November is the wettest month, with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Margate?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).
Does Margate have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov 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