Mthatha
22°71°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 24°75°
Min: 18°65°
Max: 31°88°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 31°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Sunrise
18:10
Sunset
05:35
Moonrise
19:12
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Mthatha today, October 11, 2026
Expect a muted, overcast feel in Mthatha on October 11, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 79% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.Expect a muted, overcast feel in Mthatha on October 11, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 79% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 31°C and cools toward 18°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 39% and 78% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 7 km/h by 20:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 88°F and cools toward 65°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 39% and 78% and the peak around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 5 mph by 20:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 84% around 14:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 05:30, sunset at 18:10, and 12 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today overall.The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 84% around 14:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 05:30, sunset at 18:10, and 12 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Mthatha on October 11, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 31°C.Overall, Mthatha on October 11, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 88°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Mthatha
How warm does it get in Mthatha?
The warmest month in Mthatha is January, with average high temperatures of 26°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The warmest month in Mthatha is January, with average high temperatures of 79°F. The average temperature during this period is around 68°F.
How cold does it get in Mthatha?
The coldest month in Mthatha is July, with average low temperatures of 6°C. The average temperature during this period is around 12°C.The coldest month in Mthatha is July, with average low temperatures of 43°F. The average temperature during this period is around 54°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Mthatha?
The wettest month in Mthatha is December, with an average of 148 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Mthatha is December, with an average of 5.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Mthatha?
The driest month in Mthatha is July, with an average of 19 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Mthatha is July, with an average of 0.7 in of precipitation.