AI-generatedLadysmith, South Africa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 742 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,010 m
Climate in Ladysmith, South Africa
Ladysmith, South Africa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Ladysmith, South Africa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ladysmith, South Africa
The best time to visit Ladysmith, South Africa is from May to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 133 mm of precipitation.
Ladysmith, South Africa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ladysmith, South Africa in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ladysmith, South Africa in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 29–30 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Ladysmith, South Africa in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 24–28 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ladysmith, South Africa in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:2518:08
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:10–05:56 · evening 17:37–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:01–05:10 · evening 18:23–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ladysmith, South Africa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 28° from start to end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Ladysmith, South Africa in October?
In October, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min05:25 – 18:08
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ladysmith, South Africa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ladysmith, South Africa: score 94 against 53. In July, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ladysmith, South Africa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January30° · 6.3 h
In January, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in January38February29° · 5.9 h
In February, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 111 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in February50March28° · 6.2 h
In March, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in March77April26° · 6.1 h
In April, Ladysmith, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in April92May24° · 6.6 h
In May, Ladysmith, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in May93June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Ladysmith, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in June94July21° · 7.1 h
In July, Ladysmith, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in July94August25° · 7.1 h
In August, Ladysmith, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in August73September28° · 7.0 h
In September, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in September53October28° · 6.2 h
In October, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in October43November29° · 6.1 h
In November, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in November32December29° · 6.3 h
In December, Ladysmith, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 127 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Ladysmith, South Africa in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ladysmith, South Africa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 30° | 17° | 6.3 h | 17 | 133 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 29° | 17° | 5.9 h | 14 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 28° | 16° | 6.2 h | 12 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 26° | 13° | 6.1 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 92 | 24° | 9° | 6.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 21° | 5° | 6.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 21° | 4° | 7.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 25° | 7° | 7.1 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 28° | 10° | 7.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 28° | 12° | 6.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 29° | 14° | 6.1 h | 14 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 29° | 16° | 6.3 h | 17 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ladysmith, South Africa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Ladysmith, South Africa, 49 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ladysmith, South Africa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ladysmith, South Africa has about 11 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ladysmith, South Africa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ladysmith, South Africa
How breezy and how cloudy Ladysmith, South Africa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ladysmith, South Africa typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Ladysmith, South Africa: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Ladysmith, South Africa
How often the day gets hot in Ladysmith, South Africa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ladysmith, South Africa has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Ladysmith, South Africa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ladysmith, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 50 min
- Distance
- 9,380 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ladysmith vs Newcastle
In October the holiday weather in Ladysmith and Newcastle is about equally good (score 53 vs 54). During the day Newcastle is 1 °C cooler than Ladysmith.
| in October | Ladysmith | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Ladysmith ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Soweto26°86
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- 5Johannesburg26°85
- 6Witbank26°82
- 7Welkom29°82
- 8Mbombela27°82
- 31LadysmithThis page28°53
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Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith, South Africa
When is the best time to visit Ladysmith, South Africa?
The best time to visit Ladysmith, South Africa is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ladysmith, South Africa?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Ladysmith, South Africa?
The wettest month is January with 133 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ladysmith, South Africa get?
Ladysmith, South Africa gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in February there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ladysmith, South Africa in?
Ladysmith, South Africa is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ladysmith, South Africa?
A nonstop flight from London to Ladysmith, South Africa takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,380 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ladysmith, South Africa?
Ladysmith, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 92, summer holidays 94, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 32.