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Mbombela Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Mbombela is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Mbombela experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Mbombela receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 992 mm annually. The climate in Mbombela shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 168 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mbombela Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Mbombela

Tue   Jan 14
29°C | 18°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 20°C
SE 3 m/s
14 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 16
22°C | 18°C
E 3 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mbombela in South Africa

During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Mbombela?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Mbombela have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mbombela?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mbombela?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mbombela?
    January tops the wettest month list with 168 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mbombela?
    June is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.