KwaDukuza climate
KwaDukuza (South Africa) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C71 °F, and about 699 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
KwaDukuza climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 2271 | 2476 | 923.6 |
| Feb | 2781 | 2272 | 2577 | 732.9 |
| Mar | 2780 | 2170 | 2475 | 712.8 |
| Apr | 2578 | 1967 | 2272 | 512.0 |
| May | 2476 | 1763 | 2169 | 261.0 |
| Jun | 2272 | 1559 | 1966 | 190.8 |
| Jul | 2271 | 1458 | 1865 | 291.1 |
| Aug | 2373 | 1559 | 1966 | 281.1 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1762 | 2068 | 502.0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1864 | 2169 | 773.0 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1966 | 2271 | 933.7 |
| Dec | 2679 | 2169 | 2374 | 893.5 |
| Year | 2781 | 1458 | 2171 | 69928 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 63% | 6.2 | 13:49 |
| Feb | 78% | 59% | 5.9 | 13:09 |
| Mar | 77% | 55% | 5.2 | 12:20 |
| Apr | 74% | 51% | 4.1 | 11:25 |
| May | 70% | 36% | 3.5 | 10:40 |
| Jun | 66% | 32% | 3.1 | 10:17 |
| Jul | 66% | 32% | 3.3 | 10:26 |
| Aug | 69% | 40% | 3.8 | 11:05 |
| Sep | 73% | 53% | 4.4 | 11:58 |
| Oct | 76% | 65% | 5.0 | 12:51 |
| Nov | 77% | 71% | 5.5 | 13:38 |
| Dec | 79% | 70% | 6.0 | 14:01 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of KwaDukuza is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 14 °C58 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.6 °C11.8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 699 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 39% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June. The wettest month is November (93 mm3.7 in), the driest is June (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in June to 79% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 14 km/h (9 mph) in May to 18 km/h (11 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in June to 14.0 hours in December.
Best time to visit KwaDukuza
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–November: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 19 mm0.8 in to 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for KwaDukuza
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2679 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 2169 to 22 °C72 °F, about 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2476 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1763 to 21 °C70 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2271 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1458 to 15 °C59 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2374 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C66 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How KwaDukuza compares
Compared with Durban, about 64 km to the southwest, KwaDukuza is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler and receives 21% less precipitation (699 mm28 in vs 888 mm35 in). The difference is largest in June (2 °C3.6 °F cooler).
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, KwaDukuza is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 14th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Vitória da Conquista (Brazil, Aw), Manzini (Eswatini, Cwa) and Indaiatuba (Brazil, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Ntuzuma 56 km · 21 °C70 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Durban 64 km · 22 °C72 °F · 888 mm35 in
- Pinetown 67 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,407 mm55 in
- Pietermaritzburg 93 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,170 mm46 in
- Richards Bay 95 km · 23 °C73 °F · 681 mm27 in
- Ladysmith 170 km · 19 °C66 °F · 792 mm31 in
- Vryheid 180 km · 17 °C63 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Newcastle 219 km · 18 °C65 °F · 747 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in KwaDukuza?
February is the warmest month in KwaDukuza, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in KwaDukuza?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (58 °F).
When does it rain the most in KwaDukuza?
November is the wettest month with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit KwaDukuza?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.