Pietermaritzburg Weather in July

What's the weather like in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal) in July 2024?

The climate in Pietermaritzburg during July can be summarized as mild and dry.

July is in the winter in Pietermaritzburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Pietermaritzburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Nightly temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average July is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pietermaritzburg with around 13mm 0.5 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

July temperatures in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg average temperature in July

July rainfall

Pietermaritzburg average rain in July

July hourly sunshine

Pietermaritzburg average rain in July

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pietermaritzburg in July 2024.

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Pietermaritzburg weather stats

Pietermaritzburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.7°C 80.1°F
Driest month: June 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: June 20.6°C 69.1°F
Wettest month: January 138mm 5.4ins
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