Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mbombela Climate
Mbombela is a city in South Africa (07) with a population of about 110,159. Its average annual temperature is 20.8°C (69°F), with roughly 756 mm of rain per year.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
756
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mbombela Climate
Mbombela has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F) and receives about 756 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
756
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 134 mm |
| February | 25° / 76° | 115 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 98 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 44 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 16 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 8 mm |
| July | 16° / 60° | 10 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 11 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 27 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 66 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 108 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 119 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mbombela
The most comfortable months to visit Mbombela are typically September, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mbombela are typically September, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mbombela, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C and about 756 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Mbombela average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.