Pinetown weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was clear and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Aug. Pinetown sits 300 m (984 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 Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 16%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Feb
About Pinetown weather
Is it raining in Pinetown right now?
No. It’s clear and 20° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Pinetown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–31° and lows of 15–20°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Pinetown lately?
In the past 7 days, Pinetown had 2 rainy days and 55.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pinetown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Pinetown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pinetown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pinetown is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Pinetown?
January is the wettest month, with about 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Pinetown?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Pinetown have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Pinetown?
The sea is warmest in January at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in September at about 21°C (70°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Nov–Jul.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months