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Weather & Climate in Lusikisiki, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lusikisiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density4,681/sq mi
Coordinates-31.3620°N, 29.5733°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 114 km 5 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 88 km 5 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 138 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in

Lusikisiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (1.1").

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