Mthatha, Eastern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Mthatha get?

Mthatha gets 818 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 87 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 72% of South Africa.

December is the wettest month, with 106 mm. August is the driest, with 28 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 11.

Mthatha weather by month

Mthatha weather in January

In January, Mthatha averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The January record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is 4°C (2018).

Mthatha weather in February

In February, Mthatha averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 83 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (2020) and the record low is 12°C (2017).

Mthatha weather in April

In April, Mthatha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 83 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 7°C (2015).

Mthatha weather in May

In May, Mthatha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The May record high is 42°C (2023) and the record low is 2°C (2017).

Mthatha weather in June

In June, Mthatha averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is -1°C (2018).

Mthatha weather in July

In July, Mthatha averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The July record high is 36°C (2019) and the record low is -3°C (2018).

Mthatha weather in August

In August, Mthatha averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The August record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 1°C (2018).

Mthatha weather in September

In September, Mthatha averages a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The September record high is 35°C (2023) and the record low is 2°C (1984).

Mthatha weather in October

In October, Mthatha averages a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2018) and the record low is 7°C (2017).

Mthatha weather in November

In November, Mthatha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 6°C (2015).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Mthatha

July is the sunniest month in Mthatha, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 19%. Over the year the sun shines about 47% of daylight hours. Mthatha is cloudier than 99% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in December at 82% and is lowest in July at 50%.

Mthatha has about 9 days a year above 32°C. Mthatha is cooler than 80% of South Africa.

Mthatha weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Mthatha station is 42°C, on May 11, 2023. The coldest is -3°C, on July 16, 2018.

The wettest day on record brought 330 mm of rain, on February 19, 1984.

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

Mthatha climate questions

How much rain does Mthatha get?

Mthatha gets 818 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 87 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Mthatha?

December is the wettest month in Mthatha, with 106 mm. August is the driest, with 28 mm.

How many rainy days does Mthatha have a year?

Mthatha has about 87 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Mthatha?

January is the warmest month in Mthatha, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Mthatha?

July is the coldest month in Mthatha, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Mthatha?

The record high at the Mthatha station is 42°C, set on May 11, 2023. The record low is -3°C, on July 16, 2018.

What is the sunniest month in Mthatha?

July is the sunniest month in Mthatha, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.