Ladysmith Climate by Month
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Warm summers and cool winters, with most rain from November to March.
Warm summers and cool winters, with most rain from November to March: that's Ladysmith's climate in short. January is the warmest month, with highs around 85°F (30°C); July is the coolest at 70°F (21°C), and nights dip to 39°F (4°C). Of the 28 in (709 mm) of rain in a typical year, 74% falls from November to March. June and July are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 85°F(30°C)
- Average high, January
- Coldest nights
- 39°F(4°C)
- Average low, June
- Rain per year
- 28 in(709 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 57%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Ladysmith
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May and August, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the hottest, with highs of 85°F (30°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Ladysmith weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 85°F(30°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 4.9 in(124 mm) | 63% | 6.3 |
| FebFebruary | 85°F(30°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 63% | 6.1 |
| MarMarch | 83°F(28°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 3.3 in(84 mm) | 64% | 5.3 |
| AprApril | 78°F(26°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 1.7 in(42 mm) | 65% | 4.5 |
| MayMayBest | 75°F(24°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 0.4 in(11 mm) | 58% | 3.9 |
| JunJune | 70°F(21°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 0.3 in(7 mm) | 55% | 3.6 |
| JulJuly | 70°F(21°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 0.3 in(8 mm) | 48% | 3.8 |
| AugAugustBest | 75°F(24°C) | 44°F(7°C) | 0.8 in(20 mm) | 46% | 4.5 |
| SepSeptember | 80°F(27°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 1.0 in(26 mm) | 47% | 5.3 |
| OctOctober | 81°F(27°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 55% | 5.8 |
| NovNovember | 83°F(28°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.7 in(94 mm) | 58% | 6.3 |
| DecDecember | 85°F(30°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 4.5 in(115 mm) | 61% | 6.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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