When is the best time to go to Ladysmith
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ladysmith, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ladysmith
Ladysmith weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ladysmith are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 132mm | 7.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
The climate in Ladysmith during January can be summarized as hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ladysmith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Ladysmith and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ladysmith weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 111mm | 8hrs | 13.9hrs |
February in Ladysmith is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ladysmith for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Ladysmith and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ladysmith weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 85mm | 7.9hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Ladysmith is characteristically warm and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ladysmith.
March is in the fall / autumn in Ladysmith and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 45mm | 8.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
Ladysmith's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ladysmith.
April is in the fall / autumn in Ladysmith and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 15mm | 8.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
May is a dry month in Ladysmith and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ladysmith, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Ladysmith and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 7mm | 9.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
The weather in June in Ladysmith is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ladysmith, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Ladysmith and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 8mm | 9.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
July in Ladysmith is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ladysmith, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Ladysmith and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 22mm | 9.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Ladysmith is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ladysmith, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Ladysmith and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 33mm | 8.7hrs | 12.2hrs |
Ladysmith's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ladysmith.
September is in the spring in Ladysmith and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Ladysmith weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 72mm | 8.2hrs | 11.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Ladysmith and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ladysmith.
October is in the spring in Ladysmith and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ladysmith weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 87mm | 8hrs | 14.6hrs |
Ladysmith's weather in November is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ladysmith.
November is in the spring in Ladysmith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ladysmith weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 106mm | 8.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
December in Ladysmith is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ladysmith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Ladysmith and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ladysmith weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
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