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Dundee, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Dundee is a mid-size city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 84,413. Elevation: 4,134 ft (1,260 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

84,413 Population 4,500/sq mi density
4,134 ft Elevation 1,260 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Dundee

Dundee

Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland. The 2020 mid-year population estimate for the locality was
148,210. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea.

People

Population84,413
Density4,500/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Population84,413
Population Density4,500 / sq mi
Elevation4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Coordinates-28.1668°, 30.2337°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dundee

Dundee is a mid-size city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 84,413. The city sits at an elevation of 4,134 feet (1,260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Dundee

Dundee has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 10.4° / 36.2° 109.8
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 10.9° / 34.6° 92.9
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 10.5° / 33.9° 58.4
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 6.8° / 30.7° 58.2
May 14.8°C / 59°F 3.9° / 28.1° 13.3
Jun 11.3°C / 52°F 1.1° / 25.2° 10.2
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F -1° / 25.4° 7.0
Aug 14.2°C / 57°F 1.3° / 28.7° 15.0
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 3.8° / 33.9° 38.7
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 5.4° / 36.7° 64.5
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 8.6° / 37.1° 83.5
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 10.1° / 36.5° 135.2
Dundee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,134 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²)
Population Density4,500/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1668°N, 30.2337°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 27, 2012.

May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 128 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
August 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in

Dundee has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Dundee

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dundee High School - - - -
Endumeni Primary School - - - -
Dundee Research Station - - - -
Battlefields Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Dundee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Talana Museum

Libraries in Dundee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dundee Library0.0

Hotels in Dundee

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Country Inn

Restaurants in Dundee

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nandos Dundee Chicken PR
The Oval Restaurant
Wimpy

Monuments in Dundee

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battle of Talana Hill 1899

Clinics in Dundee

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mphathi Clinic

Train Stations in Dundee

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dundee
Malonjeni
Tayside

Gas Stations in Dundee

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Engen
Engen
ZA #703204426
ZA #703205080
ZA #945712424

Banks in Dundee

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frist National Bank
Nedbank

Airports Near Dundee

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ladysmith AirportLAYMedium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Battlefields Airport-Small Airport
Dundee Airport-Small Airport
Durnacol Airport-Small Airport
Glenside Airfield-Small Airport
Nambiti Airfield-Small Airport
Utrecht Airport-Small Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dundee

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Dundee

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,260 m (4,134 ft)
Area
48.6 km² (18.8 mi²)
Founded
1835
Postal Code
3000

Around Dundee

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 3
Banks 2
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Dundee

2 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Mbamba Old Fort
  • • Site of Glencoe Loco Shed

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dundee

What is the population of Dundee?

Dundee has a population of 84,413 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4,500 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dundee?

Dundee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

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