Best Time to Visit Mthatha: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Mthatha: May, July, June, August.
- Best months for Mthatha: May, July, June, August.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, November.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 15°C | 146 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 131 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 25°C | 15°C | 120 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 75 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 22°C | 9°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 20°C | 6°C | 24 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| July | 20°C | 6°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| August | 21°C | 7°C | 32 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 23°C | 9°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 22°C | 11°C | 96 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 23°C | 12°C | 130 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 24°C | 14°C | 140 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mthatha?
The best months are May, July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Mthatha?
The wettest months are December, January, November.