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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kathu, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kathu weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kathu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kathu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 79mm 11hrs 14.5hrs

Kathu's weather in January is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Kathu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kathu with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in January »

February

Kathu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 72mm 10hrs 13.8hrs

February in Kathu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Kathu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kathu with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in February »

March

Kathu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Kathu is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kathu.

March is in the fall / autumn in Kathu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kathu with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in March »

April

Kathu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 42mm 9.5hrs 12.3hrs

Kathu's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kathu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Kathu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kathu with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in April »

May

Kathu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 12mm 9.8hrs 11.6hrs

May is a dry month in Kathu and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kathu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Kathu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kathu with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in May »

June

Kathu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 4mm 9.5hrs 14.5hrs

Kathu's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kathu.

June is in the winter in Kathu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kathu with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in June »

July

Kathu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 4mm 10.2hrs 13.8hrs

July in Kathu is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kathu.

July is in the winter in Kathu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in July »

August

Kathu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 7mm 10.9hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Kathu is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kathu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Kathu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in August »

September

Kathu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 7mm 10.7hrs 12.3hrs

Kathu's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kathu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Kathu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in September »

October

Kathu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 17mm 10.9hrs 11.6hrs

October is a dry month in Kathu and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kathu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Kathu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in October »

November

Kathu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 37mm 11.3hrs 14.5hrs

The climate in Kathu during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Kathu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in November »

December

Kathu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 54mm 11.7hrs 13.8hrs

December in Kathu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kathu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Kathu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kathu with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kathu weather in December »

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Kathu weather stats

Kathu weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.9hrs
Coldest month: June 18.6°C 65.5°F
Wettest month: March 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: February 22.4°C 72.3°F
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