Day
24 °C
Night
16 °C
Sea
21 °C
Precipitation
99 mm
in month
Rainy days
11 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
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During the week of 19 August 2024 - 25 August 2024, temperatures averaged at 25 °C (77 °F) during the day and dropped to 14 °C (57 °F) at night. Both the daily and night temperatures in Umhlanga are roughly same as the long-term average, which is around 23 °C (73 °F) and 12 °C (54 °F) respectively. The middle of the week saw Wednesday being the hottest day of the week. The average temperatures during different times of day (local time) were following: 7am 16 °C (61 °F), 10am 22 °C (72 °F), 1pm 24 °C (75 °F), 4pm 23 °C (73 °F), 7pm 19 °C (66 °F), 10pm 17 °C (63 °F).
The week had 5 days without rain and 2 days with light rain. During the whole week, total of 2 mm (0.08 in) of precipitation was observed, which is below the long term average for Umhlanga, which is 10 mm (0.39 in). On average, the cloud coverage during daylight hours (from dawn to dusk) was 20 %.
Average speed of wind was 4.9 m/s. Prevailing wind direction(s) were North and South. The air pressure varied between 1011 hpa and 1032 hpa. On average, the air humidity in Umhlanga was 66 %.
On average, there were 9.5 hours clear skies, 2 hours partially overcast skies and 1.5 hours overcast skies during the daytime (from dawn to dusk). Average time of sunrise was 06:21, average time of sunset was 17:35.
Umhlanga (South Africa) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 22 °C (72 °F) in July to 28 °C (83 °F) in February. The driest month is June with just 3 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 13 days of rain. The highest sea temperatures in Umhlanga are in February with 25 °C (78 °F) and the lowest in August with 21 °C (69 °F). The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 21 °C (69 °F), the lowest in July with 11 °C (52 °F).
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value of 28 °C (82 °F) in Umhlanga, and the sea temperature continues to rise as well, its value is 25 °C (77 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value being 11 days, while the maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, its value is 127 mm (4.99 in). The tourist season slowly starts. The night temperature continues to rise, with its value of 20 °C (69 °F).
The tourist season continues in February in Umhlanga. The maximum of the sea temperature is observable, with its value being 25 °C (78 °F), and the day temperature is on its maximum as well. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 115 mm (4.53 in). The night temperature reaches its maximum in this month.
The day temperature starts to descent, its value is 28 °C (82 °F) in Umhlanga, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 10 days, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, its value is 108 mm (4.25 in). The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The maximum of the humidity can be noticed in March.
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Umhlanga. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 26 °C (79 °F), while the sea temperature starts to descent in this month. The rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value being 68 mm (2.66 in), and the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed as well, its value is 7 days. The descent of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 17 °C (63 °F).
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 25 °C (76 °F) in Umhlanga, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed too, with its value of 23 °C (74 °F). The tourist season continues this month. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 4 days, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 40 mm (1.56 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F).
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 23 °C (73 °F) in Umhlanga, and the sea temperature continues to descent too, its value is 22 °C (72 °F). The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 26 mm (1.02 in), and the number of rainy days reaches its minimum as well, with its value being 3 days. The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, its value is 69 %.
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 21 °C (70 °F) in Umhlanga, while the day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 22 °C (72 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed in July. The dry season is taking place. The night temperature is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 11 °C (52 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in July.
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value being 23 °C (74 °F) in Umhlanga, while the sea temperature is on its minimum, its value is 21 °C (69 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 4 days. The dry season is taking place this month. The night temperature starts to rise in August.
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 24 °C (75 °F) in Umhlanga, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, the value of this measure is 14 °C (58 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 7 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
The sea temperature rise's start could be observed, its value is 21 °C (71 °F) in Umhlanga, while the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month. The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 11 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 99 mm (3.88 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value of 6 hours. The maximum of the wind speed is observable in October.
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 26 °C (78 °F) in Umhlanga, while the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 22 °C (72 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 13 days, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 113 mm (4.46 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 18 °C (64 °F).
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 27 °C (80 °F) in Umhlanga, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 24 °C (75 °F). The rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 119 mm (4.70 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 19 °C (67 °F). The maximum of the day length is observable in December. The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in December.
The average daily temperature in Umhlanga in January is 28 °C (82 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
In February in Umhlanga, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
March is one of the best months to visit Umhlanga. The temperature during the day will be nice 28 °C (82 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 25 °C (77 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 19 °C (66 °F). There are only 10 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home.
In Umhlanga in April, we can expect 7 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.6 days of the week, or in general - 23 % days.
The temperature of the sea in Umhlanga in May is 23 °C (74 °F). This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
Yes, there is a dry season in June in Umhlanga with just 3 days during the month being rainy.
An average wind scale that can be expected in Umhlanga in July is 3. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
In Umhlanga in August, you can expect around 7 hours of sunshine.
Humidity in Umhlanga in October is 78 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
The average night temperature in Umhlanga in November is 18 °C (64 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.
No, there is no wet season in Umhlanga in December - you can expect 13 days of rain during the month.