05:00
Lowest nearby rain risk is around 2%.
Should I go out?
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
A practical go-out verdict first, then hour-by-hour conditions, daily weather, precipitation, wind, and planning details.
Now18°C
Overcast
Feels 16°CWind 19 km/hRain 0%
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Yes
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Good enough to head out today.
Rain and wind look manageable for normal plans. Check the hourly table for exact timing.
- Umbrella probably optional
- Wind should be manageable
- Normal layers should be fine
Best window05:00
Today at a glance
A practical day for plans
05:00
Temperatures peak near 18°C.
19 km/h
Noticeable, but manageable for most plans.
Timing
No single condition looks dominant, but check timing before longer plans.
Hour by hour
Next 24 hours
TimeForecastTempRainWind
Today
05:00Overcast18°C☔ 2%↗ 19 km/h
06:00Overcast18°C☔ 13%↗ 21 km/h
07:00Overcast17°C☔ 28%↗ 20 km/h
08:00Overcast17°C☔ 43%↗ 18 km/h
09:00Overcast17°C☔ 59%↗ 23 km/h
10:00Overcast18°C☔ 76%↗ 22 km/h
11:00Overcast18°C☔ 86%↗ 23 km/h
12:00Light drizzle18°C☔ 85%↗ 21 km/h
13:00Overcast18°C☔ 78%↗ 21 km/h
14:00Moderate drizzle17°C☔ 71%↗ 25 km/h
15:00Light drizzle17°C☔ 65%↗ 22 km/h
16:00Light drizzle15°C☔ 60%↗ 21 km/h
17:00Light drizzle15°C☔ 59%↗ 19 km/h
18:00Light drizzle14°C☔ 67%↗ 18 km/h
19:00Light drizzle14°C☔ 80%↗ 16 km/h
20:00Light drizzle13°C☔ 90%↗ 16 km/h
21:00Light drizzle13°C☔ 94%↗ 15 km/h
22:00Moderate drizzle13°C☔ 96%↗ 15 km/h
23:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 96%↗ 14 km/h
Tomorrow
00:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 98%↗ 10 km/h
01:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 98%↗ 9 km/h
02:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 94%↗ 9 km/h
03:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 81%↗ 9 km/h
04:00Light drizzle12°C☔ 64%↗ 8 km/h
Daily weather
10-day forecast table
DayWeatherTempRainWind
FriModerate drizzle19°C / 12°C☔ 3 mm↗ 25 km/h
SatLight drizzle17°C / 12°C☔ 2 mm↗ 17 km/h
SunRain showers16°C / 11°C☔ 6.8 mm↗ 13 km/h
MonModerate drizzle17°C / 13°C☔ 10.6 mm↗ 13 km/h
TueLight drizzle23°C / 12°C☔ 0.6 mm↗ 15 km/h
WedOvercast25°C / 14°C☔ 0 mm↗ 15 km/h
ThuMainly clear28°C / 14°C☔ 0 mm↗ 13 km/h
FriMainly clear29°C / 15°C☔ 0 mm↗ 10 km/h
SatPartly cloudy32°C / 16°C☔ 0 mm↗ 9 km/h
SunOvercast24°C / 18°C☔ 0 mm↗ 12 km/h
Planning summary
A decent day to get outside. A light layer should be enough.
01
Run + walk
Good for movement outdoors without much weather planning.
02
Commute window
Travel is manageable, but exposed stops and routes may feel breezy.
03
Longer outdoor plans
Reasonable for casual plans if timing stays on your side.
Activity scores
How the day looks
Weekly planning
Your best windows this week
Fri
Moderate drizzle with highs around 19°C.
Sat
Expect the warmest conditions around 32°C.
Sun
Morning or evening layers will matter more, with lows near 11°C.
Air quality
Fair for outdoor plans
European AQI31
Fine for most people, though sensitive groups may still want to keep an eye on conditions.
US AQI61
PM2.53.7 µg/m³
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise06:09
Sunset17:44
Use 06:09 as the practical start for early walks, runs, or commutes. For evening plans, aim to be wrapping up before 17:44 unless the route is well lit.
Rain timing
When rain is most likely
00:00
Highest rain chance is around 00:00, at roughly 98%.
05:00
This looks like the driest nearby slot, around 2% rain risk.
04:00
By 04:00, rain risk sits near 64%.
Location context
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