Best time to visit Mthatha

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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 (°C)

  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Mthatha27
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Mthatha26
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Mthatha26
    Mar
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Mthatha24
    Apr
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Mthatha22
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Mthatha20
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Mthatha20
    Jul
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Mthatha21
    Aug
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Mthatha22
    Sep
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Mthatha23
    Oct
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Mthatha24
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Mthatha26
    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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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.

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