Weather forecast for today
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, 04. Jun

AM Showers
06:45

17:08
SAST
AM Showers
18°C / 8°C
  • Wind: 9km/h SE
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • UV index: 2
On Wednesday, June 4, light rain showers are anticipated early in the day.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. Expected temperatures will peak at a comfortable 18°C and dip to a minimum of a brisk 8°C.
The daily maximum temperature is expected to be slightly cooler than June's climate average of 22°C.
Sunrise will be at 06:45 and sunset at 17:08; the daylight will last for 10h and 22min.

Current condition

Cloudy
05:02 SAST
Cloudy
  • 13°C
  • Feels like: 13°C
  • Wind: 0km/h S
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 10°C
  • Pressure: 1021.67mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
In Pietermaritzburg, at the moment, there is widespread cloud cover, bringing a cooler and darker setting.
The temperature is a moderate 13°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 18°C for today.

Weather radar - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in Pietermaritzburg?
The temperature at 05:02 SAST is 13°C.
What is the weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg for today?
Today, in Pietermaritzburg, a drizzly start with spotty showers is likely.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Pietermaritzburg.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 18°C, while the lowest temperature will be 8°C.
The maximum temperature will be relatively lower than the average highest temperature of 22°C in June. The lowest temperature will be also slightly warmer than the average low of 3°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Wednesday, in Pietermaritzburg, sunrise will be at 06:45 and sunset at 17:08 (SAST).
How long is the day today?
In Pietermaritzburg, today, there will be 10h and 22min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

6h
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    12°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 2km/h S
  • Pressure: 1022mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 10km
Sunrise: 06:45
8h
  • 13°C
  • Feels like:
    13°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 1km/h S
  • Pressure: 1024mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
10h
  • 16°C
  • Feels like:
    16°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1025mbar
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 17°C
  • Feels like:
    17°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1025mbar
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 18°C
  • Feels like:
    18°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7km/h E
  • Pressure: 1024mbar
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 17°C
  • Feels like:
    17°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9km/h E
  • Pressure: 1026mbar
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 17:08
18h
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    13°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1028mbar
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
20h
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    11°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 1km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1029mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    11°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 0km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1030mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, primarily gloomy and occasionally wet weather is forecasted.
With a probability of 38%, minimal rainfall is forecasted at midnight.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 18°C and the lowest temperature of 11°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 13h to 15h.
The forecasted high will be relatively lower than the typical June maximum of 22°C. The expected low will be more alike with what’s typical in May than in June.
June stands out as the coldest month in Pietermaritzburg, bringing average high temperatures of 22°C and lows around 3°C.
Updated: Jun 4, 2025 @ 03:02:36 UTC
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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

  • en: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • es: Pietermaritzburgo, Sudáfrica
  • hr: Pitermaricburg, Južnoafrička republika
  • sr: Pitermaricburg, Južnoafrička republika
  • zh: 彼得马里茨堡, 南非
  • Latitude: -29.600607°
  • Longitude: 30.379412°
  • Elevation: 654 m
  • Current time: 05:38 SAST
  • Sunrise: 06:45 SAST
  • Sunset: 17:08 SAST
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
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