Climate Insights for Mtubatuba

The climate in Mtubatuba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 931mm of precipitation falls per year. Mtubatuba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mtubatuba 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Mtubatuba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Mtubatuba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 142mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 112mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Mtubatuba is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Mtubatuba, which began on June 21, 2026. Mtubatuba is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Mtubatuba is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mtubatuba 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.