Pietermaritzburg
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Pietermaritzburg month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Pietermaritzburg are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 7°C), and December the wettest (about 129 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 17.6 | 116 | 9.5 |
| February | 27.5 | 17.9 | 127 | 8.7 |
| March | 27.6 | 16.8 | 92 | 9.6 |
| April | 24.8 | 14.1 | 109 | 8.6 |
| May | 23.7 | 10.7 | 44 | 9.1 |
| June | 22.0 | 7.7 | 13 | 9.5 |
| July | 22.1 | 7.0 | 19 | 9.3 |
| August | 23.4 | 8.9 | 29 | 8.9 |
| September | 25.0 | 11.8 | 52 | 8.6 |
| October | 24.9 | 13.0 | 82 | 8.5 |
| November | 25.7 | 14.9 | 95 | 8.4 |
| December | 27.0 | 16.7 | 129 | 8.7 |
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01 · OverviewPietermaritzburg, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Pietermaritzburg took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Pietermaritzburg
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Pietermaritzburg
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Pietermaritzburg
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Pietermaritzburg
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Pietermaritzburg
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Pietermaritzburg
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01 · Q&AWhere is Pietermaritzburg located and what are its coordinates?
Pietermaritzburg is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -29.6168, 30.3928 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg has a recorded population of approximately 839,327 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (ZAR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Pietermaritzburg?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Pietermaritzburg include zu, xh, af, nso, en-ZA, tn, st, ts, ss, ve, nr, and the circulating currency is ZAR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Pietermaritzburg?
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