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Weather in Ladysmith

Live weather forecast for Ladysmith, South Africa: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

This page shows a live weather forecast for Ladysmith, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Ladysmith by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

22°21°21°18°15°12°12°14°18°19°21°21°Jan158Feb139Mar83Apr73May37Jun4Jul4Aug18Sep31Oct82Nov70Dec169
Warmest monthJan · 22°C / 71°F
Coldest monthJul · 12°C / 53°F
Wettest monthDec · 169 mm
Annual avg temp18°C / 64°F
Annual rainfall868 mm

About Ladysmith

Population143,446
Coordinates-28.559, 29.779
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg

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Live weather forecast for Ladysmith

This page shows a live weather forecast for Ladysmith, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Ladysmith is Jan (22°C) and the coldest is Jul (12°C). The wettest month is Dec (about 169 mm of rainfall), while Jun is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 17.9°C, with roughly 868 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.