Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Pinetown get?

Pinetown gets 878 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 114 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 95% of South Africa.

December is the wettest month, with 109 mm. August is the driest, with 24 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 16.

Pinetown weather by month

Pinetown weather in January

In January, Pinetown averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 106 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The January record high is 41°C (1997) and the record low is 11°C (1996).

Pinetown weather in February

In February, Pinetown averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The February record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 10°C (1996).

Pinetown weather in March

In March, Pinetown averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 90 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The March record high is 37°C (2018) and the record low is 13°C (2002).

Pinetown weather in April

In April, Pinetown averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 38°C (1999) and the record low is 9°C (1981).

Pinetown weather in May

In May, Pinetown averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2007) and the record low is 1°C (2005). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in June

In June, Pinetown averages a high of 25°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The June record high is 36°C (1994) and the record low is 0°C (2004). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in July

In July, Pinetown averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The July record high is 34°C (1983) and the record low is 4°C (1996). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in August

In August, Pinetown averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The August record high is 37°C (1992) and the record low is 3°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in September

In September, Pinetown averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The September record high is 41°C (2010) and the record low is 4°C (1988). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in October

In October, Pinetown averages a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2002) and the record low is 8°C (2000). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in November

In November, Pinetown averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The November record high is 35°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (2002). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Pinetown weather in December

In December, Pinetown averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 109 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The December record high is 36°C (2002) and the record low is 8°C (1997).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Pinetown

July is the sunniest month in Pinetown, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 30%. Over the year the sun shines about 53% of daylight hours. Pinetown is cloudier than 87% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in December at 82% and is lowest in July at 66%.

Pinetown has about 11 days a year above 32°C. Pinetown is cooler than 71% of South Africa.

Pinetown weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Pinetown station is 41°C, on September 14, 2010. The coldest is 0°C, on June 21, 1996.

The wettest day on record brought 178 mm of rain, on April 15, 1998.

21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Pinetown

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to November, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 11°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 17°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 17°C.

Pinetown climate questions

How much rain does Pinetown get?

Pinetown gets 878 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 114 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Pinetown?

December is the wettest month in Pinetown, with 109 mm. August is the driest, with 24 mm.

How many rainy days does Pinetown have a year?

Pinetown has about 114 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 16.

What is the hottest month in Pinetown?

February is the warmest month in Pinetown, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Pinetown?

July is the coldest month in Pinetown, with an average low of 11°C.

What is the record high temperature in Pinetown?

The record high at the Pinetown station is 41°C, set on September 14, 2010. The record low is 0°C, on June 21, 1996.

What is the sunniest month in Pinetown?

July is the sunniest month in Pinetown, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Pinetown?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to November, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.