Best Time to Visit Pietermaritzburg: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Pietermaritzburg: June, July, May, August.
- Best months for Pietermaritzburg: June, July, May, August.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, November.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 17°C | 134 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| February | 27°C | 17°C | 113 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| March | 26°C | 16°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 21°C | 7°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 21°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 23°C | 9°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 93 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 25°C | 14°C | 116 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
The best months are June, July, May, August.
When is the rainy season in Pietermaritzburg?
The wettest months are December, January, November.