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Weather in Mthatha

Live weather forecast for Mthatha, South Africa: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

This page shows a live weather forecast for Mthatha, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Mthatha by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

21°21°20°17°14°12°11°13°16°17°18°19°Jan119Feb120Mar86Apr83May52Jun28Jul10Aug15Sep68Oct95Nov70Dec119
Warmest monthJan · 21°C / 70°F
Coldest monthJul · 11°C / 52°F
Wettest monthFeb · 120 mm
Annual avg temp17°C / 62°F
Annual rainfall865 mm

About Mthatha

Population164,848
Coordinates-31.589, 28.784
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg

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Live weather forecast for Mthatha

This page shows a live weather forecast for Mthatha, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Mthatha is Jan (21°C) and the coldest is Jul (11°C). The wettest month is Feb (about 120 mm of rainfall), while Jul is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 16.6°C, with roughly 865 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.