Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Pietermaritzburgis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 65.7%
Overall score 31.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. June
Score 65.7%
2. July
Score 64.7%
3. May
Score 62.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 31.0%
2. December
Score 31.3%
3. January
Score 32.0%
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.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 48.0%
2. May
Score 47.0%
3. June
Score 47.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. November
Score 34.0%
2. December
Score 35.0%
3. April
Score 37.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 75.0%
2. June
Score 72.0%
3. July
Score 67.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 9.0%
2. January
Score 11.0%
3. December
Score 18.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 79.0%
2. June
Score 78.0%
3. May
Score 65.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 41.0%
2. November
Score 44.0%
3. January
Score 45.0%