When is the best time to go to Mpumalanga

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mpumalanga, 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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Mpumalanga weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mpumalanga 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

Mpumalanga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 145mm 7.2hrs 14.7hrs

Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Mpumalanga during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Mpumalanga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in January »

February

Mpumalanga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 124mm 7.3hrs 14hrs

February in Mpumalanga is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Mpumalanga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in February »

March

Mpumalanga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 118mm 7.2hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Mpumalanga is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mpumalanga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 118mm 4.6 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in March »

April

Mpumalanga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 54mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs

Mpumalanga's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mpumalanga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in April »

May

Mpumalanga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 34mm 7.8hrs 11.5hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mpumalanga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mpumalanga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in May »

June

Mpumalanga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 17mm 8.2hrs 14.7hrs

The climate in Mpumalanga during June can be summarized as mild and dry.

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

June is in the winter in Mpumalanga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 17mm 0.7 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in June »

July

Mpumalanga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 19mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

July in Mpumalanga is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Mpumalanga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 19mm 0.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in July »

August

Mpumalanga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 38mm 8.2hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Mpumalanga is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mpumalanga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mpumalanga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 38mm 1.5 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in August »

September

Mpumalanga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 71mm 7.1hrs 12.2hrs

Mpumalanga'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 Mpumalanga.

September is in the spring in Mpumalanga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in September »

October

Mpumalanga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 93mm 6.7hrs 11.5hrs

October is a a little damp month in Mpumalanga and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Mpumalanga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in October »

November

Mpumalanga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 109mm 6.9hrs 14.7hrs

The weather in November in Mpumalanga is characteristically warm and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Mpumalanga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in November »

December

Mpumalanga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 122mm 7.4hrs 14hrs

December in Mpumalanga is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Mpumalanga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mpumalanga with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpumalanga weather in December »

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Mpumalanga weather stats

Mpumalanga weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: June 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: June 20.8°C 69.4°F
Wettest month: January 145mm 5.7ins
Warmest sea: February 26.3°C 79.3°F
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