Mthatha Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Mthatha, South Africa has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is July (score: 85/100). Annual average high: 22.9°C, total rainfall: 903mm.
When is the best time to visit Mthatha?
85
July is the best month to visit Mthatha with a travel score of 85/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 20°C, 3 rain days, and 9.2 hours of daily sunshine.
View July weather details →Travel Score by Month
69
Jan
72
Feb
72
Mar
77
Apr
83
May
84
Jun
85
Jul
84
Aug
80
Sep
72
Oct
70
Nov
68
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Mthatha each month?
22.9°C
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
903mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Mthatha get?
Mthatha receives 903mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 130mm, while July is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Mthatha?
January
69
25°C
Low: 16°C
17 rain days
Good
February
72
26°C
Low: 17°C
14 rain days
Good
March
72
25°C
Low: 16°C
14 rain days
Good
April
77
23°C
Low: 13°C
9 rain days
Good
May
83
22°C
Low: 10°C
5 rain days
Excellent
June
84
20°C
Low: 7°C
3 rain days
Excellent
July
Best time to visit85
20°C
Low: 7°C
3 rain days
Excellent
August
84
22°C
Low: 8°C
5 rain days
Excellent
September
80
23°C
Low: 10°C
7 rain days
Excellent
October
72
23°C
Low: 12°C
13 rain days
Good
November
70
23°C
Low: 13°C
15 rain days
Good
December
68
24°C
Low: 15°C
17 rain days
Good
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