What is the air quality in Pietermaritzburg?

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa has an annual US AQI of 60 (Reasonable) and average PM2.5 of 14.1 µg/m³, ranking #2121 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Pietermaritzburg?

January is typically the cleanest month (AQI 51) and July the most polluted (AQI 75).

Where does Pietermaritzburg's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2024 (satellite). From satellite data, because no government monitor covers the city. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Pietermaritzburg Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
2121	Pietermaritzburg, South Africa	Africa & Middle East	AQI 60	PM2.5 14.1 µg/m³