When is the best time to go to Matatiele

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matatiele, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Matatiele weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matatiele are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Matatiele January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 117mm 8.3hrs 14.7hrs

January is a damp month in Matatiele and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matatiele for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Matatiele and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in January »

February

Matatiele February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 101mm 8hrs 14hrs

February in Matatiele is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matatiele for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Matatiele and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in February »

March

Matatiele March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 91mm 7.6hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Matatiele is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matatiele.

March is in the fall / autumn in Matatiele and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in March »

April

Matatiele April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 41mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs

Matatiele's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matatiele.

April is in the fall / autumn in Matatiele and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in April »

May

Matatiele May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 17mm 8.2hrs 11.5hrs

May is a dry month in Matatiele and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matatiele, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Matatiele and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in May »

June

Matatiele June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 14mm 8.4hrs 14.7hrs

Matatiele's weather in June is typically cool and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Matatiele.

June is in the winter in Matatiele and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in June »

July

Matatiele July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 11mm 8.9hrs 14hrs

July in Matatiele is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matatiele, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Matatiele and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in July »

August

Matatiele August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 16mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Matatiele is characteristically cool and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matatiele, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Matatiele and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in August »

September

Matatiele September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 32mm 8.5hrs 12.2hrs

Matatiele's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matatiele.

September is in the spring in Matatiele and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in September »

October

Matatiele October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 62mm 8.1hrs 11.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Matatiele and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matatiele.

October is in the spring in Matatiele and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in October »

November

Matatiele November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 78mm 8.3hrs 14.7hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Matatiele and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matatiele.

November is in the spring in Matatiele and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in November »

December

Matatiele December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 102mm 8.6hrs 14hrs

December in Matatiele is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matatiele for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Matatiele and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matatiele with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Matatiele weather in December »

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Matatiele weather stats

Matatiele weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: June 14.4°C 57.9°F
Wettest month: January 117mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: February 25.2°C 77.4°F
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