Howick Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Howick Essentials

Howick, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, is centered around the dramatic 95-meter Howick Falls on the Umgeni River. This collection highlights the town's natural geography, including the smaller Cascades and Shelter Falls, alongside community hubs like the Karkloof Farmer's Market. Historical landmarks such as the Old Amphitheater and the Howick Courts reflect the town's civic heritage, while the Henley Midmar Yacht Club provides a base for sailing and water sports on the nearby Midmar Dam.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–34°
16° at night
25 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

28° · extremes 12°–33°
16° at night
22 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair

27° · extremes 11°–32°
15° at night
20 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–30°
12° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–28°
9° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–25°
6° at night
3 rainy days
23 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–26°
6° at night
4 rainy days
24 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 2°–30°
8° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 5°–35°
10° at night
10 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Fair

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 7°–36°
12° at night
18 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
14° at night
22 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

29° · extremes 12°–36°
15° at night
26 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27