Pietermaritzburg weather
At 3:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 18°C (65°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (9.1 mm total). Pietermaritzburg sits 638 m (2,093 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 38%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (9.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
About Pietermaritzburg weather
Is it raining in Pietermaritzburg right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (9.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pietermaritzburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–36° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Pietermaritzburg lately?
In the past 7 days, Pietermaritzburg had 2 rainy days and 28.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pietermaritzburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.