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Pietermaritzburg ZA |
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Pietermaritzburg has comfortable temperatures for most of the year.
The minimum temperatures drop to 7.5°C in July, which is outside the comfortable range but not severely discomforting.
Maximum temperatures remain consistently within or very close to the comfortable range throughout the year.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 26.5°C |
| Feb | 25.7°C |
| Mar | 26.3°C |
| Apr | 23.6°C |
| May | 22.7°C |
| Jun | 20.9°C |
| Jul | 21.2°C |
| Aug | 21.9°C |
| Sep | 24.2°C |
| Oct | 24.0°C |
| Nov | 24.7°C |
| Dec | 25.5°C |
| Average | 23.9°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15.8°C |
| Feb | 16.2°C |
| Mar | 15.5°C |
| Apr | 13.2°C |
| May | 11.1°C |
| Jun | 8.2°C |
| Jul | 7.6°C |
| Aug | 9.2°C |
| Sep | 11.4°C |
| Oct | 12.2°C |
| Nov | 13.7°C |
| Dec | 15.1°C |
| Average | 12.4°C |
Pietermaritzburg experiences a distinct dry season from June to August, with significantly reduced precipitation and peak sunshine hours.
The wettest months are December through February, which coincide with the lowest sunshine hours, indicating a cloudy summer.
The transition months of March, April, September, and October show moderate levels of sunshine and precipitation.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 hours/day |
| Feb | 4.1 hours/day |
| Mar | 5.6 hours/day |
| Apr | 5.6 hours/day |
| May | 7.8 hours/day |
| Jun | 8.9 hours/day |
| Jul | 9.5 hours/day |
| Aug | 7.8 hours/day |
| Sep | 7.0 hours/day |
| Oct | 5.7 hours/day |
| Nov | 5.0 hours/day |
| Dec | 3.9 hours/day |
| Average | 6.3 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4mm |
| Feb | 5.2mm |
| Mar | 3.4mm |
| Apr | 4.0mm |
| May | 2.0mm |
| Jun | 0.5mm |
| Jul | 0.4mm |
| Aug | 0.9mm |
| Sep | 1.7mm |
| Oct | 3.2mm |
| Nov | 4.5mm |
| Dec | 5.8mm |
| Average | 3.0mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.7km/h |
| Feb | 12.7km/h |
| Mar | 12.5km/h |
| Apr | 11.2km/h |
| May | 10.0km/h |
| Jun | 10.3km/h |
| Jul | 10.9km/h |
| Aug | 13.2km/h |
| Sep | 14.5km/h |
| Oct | 14.8km/h |
| Nov | 14.0km/h |
| Dec | 13.5km/h |
| Average | 12.6km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 81.3% |
| Feb | 83.2% |
| Mar | 80.8% |
| Apr | 77.5% |
| May | 67.3% |
| Jun | 59.4% |
| Jul | 51.6% |
| Aug | 58.6% |
| Sep | 64.7% |
| Oct | 71.8% |
| Nov | 78.9% |
| Dec | 82.2% |
| Average | 71.4% |
Pietermaritzburg experiences its earliest sunrise in December at 4:53 AM, while the latest sunrise occurs in June at 6:50 AM. The earliest sunset is in June at 5:07 PM, and the latest sunset is in January at 7:01 PM.
The shortest day in Pietermaritzburg is in June, lasting 10 hours and 16 minutes, while the longest day is in December, with 14 hours of daylight.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:14 |
| Feb | 5:39 |
| Mar | 5:59 |
| Apr | 6:17 |
| May | 6:36 |
| Jun | 6:51 |
| Jul | 6:50 |
| Aug | 6:30 |
| Sep | 5:56 |
| Oct | 5:20 |
| Nov | 4:56 |
| Dec | 4:54 |
| Average | 5:54 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 19:01 |
| Feb | 18:45 |
| Mar | 18:14 |
| Apr | 17:40 |
| May | 17:14 |
| Jun | 17:07 |
| Jul | 17:18 |
| Aug | 17:35 |
| Sep | 17:52 |
| Oct | 18:09 |
| Nov | 18:32 |
| Dec | 18:55 |
| Average | 18:00 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Pietermaritzburg |
|---|---|
| Jan | 12:01 hours |
| Feb | 11:45 hours |
| Mar | 11:14 hours |
| Apr | 10:40 hours |
| May | 10:14 hours |
| Jun | 10:07 hours |
| Jul | 10:18 hours |
| Aug | 10:35 hours |
| Sep | 10:52 hours |
| Oct | 11:09 hours |
| Nov | 11:32 hours |
| Dec | 11:55 hours |
| Average | 11:00 hours |