Mbombela, Mpumalanga Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Mbombela get?

Mbombela gets 454 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 67% of South Africa.

January is the wettest month, with 85 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 9.

Mbombela weather by month

Mbombela weather in January

In January, Mbombela averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The January record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 10°C (2019).

Mbombela weather in February

In February, Mbombela averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The February record high is 46°C (1992) and the record low is 10°C (1989).

Mbombela weather in March

In March, Mbombela averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The March record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (2017).

Mbombela weather in April

In April, Mbombela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (1998) and the record low is 5°C (2014).

Mbombela weather in May

In May, Mbombela averages a high of 29°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 0°C (2019).

Mbombela weather in June

In June, Mbombela averages a high of 27°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (2019).

Mbombela weather in July

In July, Mbombela averages a high of 27°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is -7°C (2019).

Mbombela weather in August

In August, Mbombela averages a high of 29°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (1972).

Mbombela weather in September

In September, Mbombela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The September record high is 44°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2018).

Mbombela weather in October

In October, Mbombela averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The October record high is 46°C (2019) and the record low is 5°C (2013).

Mbombela weather in November

In November, Mbombela averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The November record high is 47°C (2011) and the record low is 8°C (2018).

Mbombela weather in December

In December, Mbombela averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The December record high is 47°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (2022).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Mbombela

June is the sunniest month in Mbombela, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 27%. Over the year the sun shines about 54% of daylight hours. Mbombela is cloudier than 83% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in February at 79% and is lowest in July at 60%.

Mbombela has about 109 days a year above 32°C. Mbombela is hotter than 96% of South Africa.

First and last freeze in Mbombela

The first fall freeze in Mbombela typically comes around June 19, and the last spring freeze around July 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 336 days.

Mbombela weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Mbombela station is 47°C, on November 9, 2011. The coldest is -7°C, on July 22, 2019.

The wettest day on record brought 119 mm of rain, on February 21, 1978.

32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Mbombela

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 16°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 15°C.

Mbombela climate questions

How much rain does Mbombela get?

Mbombela gets 454 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Mbombela?

January is the wettest month in Mbombela, with 85 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Mbombela have a year?

Mbombela has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 9.

What is the hottest month in Mbombela?

January is the warmest month in Mbombela, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Mbombela?

June is the coldest month in Mbombela, with an average low of 6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Mbombela?

The record high at the Mbombela station is 47°C, set on November 9, 2011. The record low is -7°C, on July 22, 2019.

What is the sunniest month in Mbombela?

June is the sunniest month in Mbombela, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Mbombela?

The first fall freeze in Mbombela typically comes around June 19. The last spring freeze is around July 18.