Best time to go to Mthatha Average weather of Mthatha, South Africa
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 | Our opinion | ||||
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January | 68°F/79°F | tolerable weather | Mthatha in january | ||
February | 67°F/79°F | tolerable weather | Mthatha in february | ||
March | 65°F/77°F | good weather | Mthatha in march | ||
April | 59°F/74°F | good weather | Mthatha in april | ||
May | 54°F/74°F | good weather | Mthatha in may | ||
June | 49°F/68°F | tolerable weather | Mthatha in june | ||
July | 49°F/68°F | tolerable weather | Mthatha in july | ||
August | 52°F/72°F | good weather | Mthatha in august | ||
September | 58°F/74°F | good weather | Mthatha in september | ||
October | 61°F/74°F | good weather | Mthatha in october | ||
November | 63°F/76°F | good weather | Mthatha in november | ||
December | 67°F/77°F | tolerable weather | Mthatha in december |
Weather and climate in Mthatha
- 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.
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