Monthly climate guide
Pietermaritzburg weather in August
With highs near 23°C (74°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), August feels warm in Pietermaritzburg. Rainfall averages about 27 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the drier months, with about 70% less rain than Pietermaritzburg's average.
- Pietermaritzburg is usually about 2°C warmer than Durban, 70 km away, in August.
- August brings late winter to Pietermaritzburg — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
Avg high
23°C
74°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
27 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
62%
relative
Sky
44%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Pietermaritzburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 62°F | 159 mm | 79% | 73% |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 62°F | 140 mm | 80% | 70% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 119 mm | 80% | 65% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 68 mm | 76% | 58% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 11°C / 52°F | 40 mm | 68% | 43% |
| June | 21°C / 71°F | 8°C / 47°F | 11 mm | 61% | 32% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 46°F | 33 mm | 62% | 34% |
| August | 23°C / 74°F | 9°C / 48°F | 27 mm | 62% | 44% |
| September | 25°C / 78°F | 11°C / 52°F | 70 mm | 67% | 56% |
| October | 26°C / 78°F | 12°C / 54°F | 115 mm | 72% | 65% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 56°F | 145 mm | 76% | 76% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 60°F | 167 mm | 79% | 79% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is August a good time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Pietermaritzburg →Other South Africa cities in August
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Pietermaritzburg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Pietermaritzburg, with highs around 23°C and about 27 mm of rain.
How warm is Pietermaritzburg in August?
Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Pietermaritzburg in August?
Pietermaritzburg typically gets around 27 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Pietermaritzburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.