Climate Insights for Mbombela (Nelspruit)

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
February
177 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 920 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 177 mm of rainfall. Mbombela (Nelspruit) is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 36.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Mbombela (Nelspruit) is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°F
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Mbombela (Nelspruit) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mbombela (Nelspruit) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmFebPrecipitation: 177mmMarPrecipitation: 85mmAprPrecipitation: 64mmMayPrecipitation: 32mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmOctPrecipitation: 65mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmDecPrecipitation: 156mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inFebPrecipitation: 7inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 6.1in
Precipitation

Mbombela (Nelspruit) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 920 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 167 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mbombela (Nelspruit) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.6 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Mbombela (Nelspruit) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mbombela (Nelspruit) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr19°67°F
May16°62°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Mbombela (Nelspruit) is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mbombela (Nelspruit) is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbombela (Nelspruit) based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbombela (Nelspruit) based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h3 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
24 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in