Pietermaritzburg weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 16°C and heavy rain in Pietermaritzburg. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 22°C, lows of 13°C.
Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours
PietermaritzburgSouth Africa
Updated 04:02 PM
Heavy Rain
Feels like 16°
Forecast Comparison
See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.
Forecast agreement
Sources show some variationTemperature range
15° – 18°
Rain probability
87% – 100%
Wind speed
7 km/h – 16 km/h
Temperature by provider
Hourly forecast
16-day forecast
Rain forecast
Precipitation probability: 100%Hourly precipitation timeline
Wind
Direction: E
Current wind
7 km/h
Gusts
15 km/h
Hourly wind
Daily wind
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Pietermaritzburg this time of year
- It's humid — around 72% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.
- In Pietermaritzburg, October is mid-spring — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
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Pietermaritzburg weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect
Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, sits at approximately 29.62°S, 30.39°E and is home to about 751,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.
Climate-wise, Pietermaritzburg has a climate with a dry winter and a rainy summer season. Expect the most heat in January (about 28°C by day) and the chilliest nights in July (around 8°C). Most rain falls in December, roughly 167 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Durban (67 km), Newcastle (212 km) and Maseru (284 km).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Pietermaritzburg today?
- Right now Pietermaritzburg shows heavy rain conditions at around 16°C (feels like 16°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 100%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
- What is the weather in Pietermaritzburg tomorrow?
- Tomorrow in Pietermaritzburg: expect a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C, with a 0% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
- Will it rain in Pietermaritzburg today?
- The precipitation probability for Pietermaritzburg is around 100% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
- What is the 14-day forecast for Pietermaritzburg?
- The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Pietermaritzburg from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.
Nearby cities
Highs 21° – 26°C (warmest in Feb, coolest in Jul)
Highs 20° – 30°C (warmest in Dec, coolest in Jul)
Highs 15° – 29°C (warmest in Jan, coolest in Jun)
Highs 23° – 30°C (warmest in Dec, coolest in Jul)
Highs 18° – 32°C (warmest in Jan, coolest in Jun)
Highs 19° – 29°C (warmest in Jan, coolest in Jun)
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