South AfricaThe weather in November in Pietermaritzburg
It's warm in November in Pietermaritzburg with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Looking for sun? November isn’t a good month to be in Pietermaritzburg. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in November for Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2023, Pietermaritzburg reached the highest temperature in November over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In November, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in November for Pietermaritzburg
Click on any day in November to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Pietermaritzburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
November weather comparison
| Pietermaritzburg | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 14°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 19°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 124 mm | 85 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 12 days |
Start of November
The month of November starts in Pietermaritzburg with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid November
By mid-November, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 16°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of November
By the end of November, the average daytime temperature in Pietermaritzburg is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in November in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in November in Pietermaritzburg
Temperature in November in Pietermaritzburg over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in November in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in November in Pietermaritzburg
Total precipitation in November in Pietermaritzburg over the years
Daily UV index in November in Pietermaritzburg
This chart shows the average daily UV index in November in Pietermaritzburg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Pietermaritzburg by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pietermaritzburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.