Mbombela in October

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
13Rainy days (72 mm)
12:37 hDaylight
05:23Sunrise · 18:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

27° 18° J 27° 18° F 27° 17° M 25° 14° A 24° 10° M 22° 7° J 21° 7° J 23° 9° A 25° 12° S 25° 14° O 26° 16° N 27° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 27°C18°C155 mm 18– – 6.4
February 27°C18°C135 mm 15– – 6.8
March 27°C17°C106 mm 14– – 7.1
April 25°C14°C53 mm 8– – 8.0
May 24°C10°C18 mm 4– – 8.6
June 22°C7°C9 mm 2– – 8.8
July 21°C7°C12 mm 3– – 8.7
August 23°C9°C17 mm 4– – 8.5
September 25°C12°C34 mm 7– – 8.2
October 25°C14°C72 mm 13– – 7.3
November 26°C16°C121 mm 16– – 6.7
December 27°C17°C151 mm 18– – 6.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mbombela in October?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Mbombela?

The best months are June, July, May, August.