When is the best time to go to Mthatha?

When is the best time to go to Mthatha? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Mthatha are March, April, May, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January and February


Annual weather in Mthatha

For full information about the climate and weather in Mthatha a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 68°F/79°F
8.5in
February 67°F/79°F
7.7in
March 65°F/77°F
5.8in
April 59°F/74°F
4.2in
May 54°F/74°F
1.3in
June 49°F/68°F
1.2in
July 49°F/68°F
1.3in
August 52°F/72°F
1.6in
September 58°F/74°F
2.2in
October 61°F/74°F
5.4in
November 63°F/76°F
5.7in
December 67°F/77°F
6.7in


Weather and climate in Mthatha

Mthatha enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mthatha is 74°F (ranging from 68°F in july to 79°F in january). Annual rainfall is 51.4in, with a minimum of 1.2in in june and a maximum of 8.5in in january.
  • From january to february the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 79°F.
  • From march to november the climate is favorable. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in november and, in november, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 67°F and it rains in december about 6.7in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mthatha

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mthatha: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mthatha

Find out when Mthatha has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Mthatha

  • Very low season in Mthatha
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May, June and July.
  • Low season in Mthatha
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and September.
  • High season in Mthatha
    The number of visitors to Mthatha is high in: August, October and November.
  • Peak season in Mthatha
    The largest number of tourists visiting Mthatha is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Mthatha month by month



Best time for low prices in Mthatha

Average prices of hotels in Mthatha month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Mthatha. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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