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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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

27
Jan
26
Feb
26
Mar
24
Apr
22
May
20
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
22
Sep
23
Oct
24
Nov
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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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