October in Pietermaritzburg is the windiest month of the year. In October, the weather in Pietermaritzburg is typically warm. Average daily high temperature in October is about 20 degrees above zero. On average, Pietermaritzburg has 21 rainy, 7 sunny, and 3 partly cloudy days in October. The rains are usually heavy. October as well as January, February, November, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Pietermaritzburg.