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Lidgetton, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Lidgetton is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 5,416. Elevation: 3,934 ft (1,199 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,416 Population 7/sq mi density
3,934 ft Elevation 1,199 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Lidgetton

Lidgetton is a town in uMngeni Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

People

Population5,416
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Population5,416
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Coordinates-29.4405°, 30.1000°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)

About Lidgetton

Lidgetton is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 5,416. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet (1,199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Lidgetton

Lidgetton has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 15.3° / 25.7° 143.4
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.9° 113.1
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 25.6° 97.3
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 10.6° / 23.2° 44.1
May 14.3°C / 58°F 6.8° / 21.8° 24.2
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 3.6° / 20.1° 11.9
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 3.5° / 19.6° 19.1
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 5.8° / 21.5° 15.6
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 9.1° / 22.7° 27.5
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 22.2° 93.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.6° / 23.8° 114.1
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.1° 163.7
Lidgetton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above South Africa avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Area766.5 sq mi (1,985.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4405°N, 30.1000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 148 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 138 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 22 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 62 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 110 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in

Lidgetton has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Lidgetton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Corrie Lynn Primary School - - - -
Michaelhouse Secondary School - - - -
Jabula Combined School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lidgetton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 community, education UNKNOWN

Museums in Lidgetton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nelson Mandela Capture Site – Visitor Center and Museum

Libraries in Lidgetton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hilton College Library0.0
Hilton Library0.0
Howick Library0.0
TWC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lidgetton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Stall At The Rotunda
Farmer's Market
Karkloof Farmers Market

Hotels in Lidgetton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lythwood Lodge
Old Haliwell Country Inn

Restaurants in Lidgetton

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heidi's Fruits
Junior Dining Hall
Midlands Fable Eatery
Piggly Wiggly

Cafes in Lidgetton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piggly Wiggly
Steampunk Coffee

Theatres in Lidgetton

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Michaelhouse Outdoor Amphitheatra

Clinics in Lidgetton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1303831269

Train Stations in Lidgetton

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dargle
Lidgetton
Lions River

Gas Stations in Lidgetton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #594541175

Airports Near Lidgetton

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Alverstone Airfield-Small Airport
Baynesfield Estate Airport-Small Airport
Clan Airport-Small Airport
El Mirador Airport-Small Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Glen Grey Airport-Small Airport
Glenside Airfield-Small Airport
Greytown Airport-Small Airport
Himeville Airfield-Small Airport
Howick Airport-Small Airport
New Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Siteka Airport-Small Airport
Treverton College Airstrip-Small Airport
Underberg Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lidgetton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Paul's Church
The Michaelhouse Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
3270

🇿🇦 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 Lidgetton

What is the population of Lidgetton?

Lidgetton has a population of 5,416 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 766.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lidgetton?

Lidgetton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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