Which is the hottest month in Mthatha?

The hottest time of year in Mthatha is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mthatha?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Mthatha with 102mm on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mthatha?

The sunniest time of year in Mthatha is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Mthatha

Q: When is the best time to visit Mthatha?

The best time to visit Mthatha is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Mthatha?

The best time to visit Mthatha is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

81
Jan
79
Feb
79
Mar
75
Apr
72
May
68
Jun
68
Jul
70
Aug
72
Sep
73
Oct
75
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for South Africa (Mthatha) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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