Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mthatha Climate
Mthatha is a city in South Africa (05) with a population of about 164,848. Its average annual temperature is 17.4°C (63°F), with roughly 758 mm of rain per year.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
758
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mthatha Climate
Mthatha has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F) and receives about 758 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
758
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 99 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 104 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 104 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 55 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 25 mm |
| June | 13° / 55° | 15 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 17 mm |
| August | 14° / 58° | 23 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 44 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 76 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 92 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 104 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 Mthatha
The most comfortable months to visit Mthatha are typically January, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mthatha are typically January, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mthatha, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C and about 758 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Mthatha average about 27°C (80°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.