Pietermaritzburg weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 8 PM (7.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Pietermaritzburg sits 638 m (2,093 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 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 8 PM (7.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Nov–Feb
About Pietermaritzburg weather
Is it raining in Pietermaritzburg right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 8 PM (7.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pietermaritzburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–36° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Pietermaritzburg lately?
In the past 7 days, Pietermaritzburg had 2 rainy days and 28.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pietermaritzburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Pietermaritzburg weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg is May–Aug, 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 July to 27°C (80°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Pietermaritzburg?
January is the wettest month, with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Pietermaritzburg?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Pietermaritzburg have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Pietermaritzburg weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months