When is the best time to go to Umtata

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Umtata 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

Umtata January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 7.4hrs 14.8hrs

January is a a little damp, humid month in Umtata and the temperature is generally warm.

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

January is in the summer in Umtata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Umtata 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Umtata February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 93mm 7.3hrs 14hrs

February in Umtata is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Umtata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Umtata with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Umtata weather in February »

March

Umtata March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 102mm 7.2hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Umtata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Umtata with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Umtata weather in March »

April

Umtata April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 56mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs

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

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 Umtata.

April is in the fall / autumn in Umtata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Umtata with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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May

Umtata May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 25mm 7.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Umtata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Umtata with around 25mm 1 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Umtata weather in May »

June

Umtata June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 16mm 8hrs 14.8hrs

Umtata's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.

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

June is in the winter in Umtata and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Umtata 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Umtata weather in June »

July

Umtata July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 18mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Umtata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 18mm 0.7 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.

Umtata weather in July »

August

Umtata August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 26mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Umtata is characteristically mild and dry.

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

August is in the winter in Umtata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 26mm 1 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Umtata weather in August »

September

Umtata September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 38mm 7.6hrs 12.2hrs

Umtata's weather in September 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 Umtata.

September is in the spring in Umtata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Umtata weather in September »

October

Umtata October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 79mm 7.4hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Umtata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Umtata weather in October »

November

Umtata November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 83mm 7.6hrs 14.8hrs

November in Umtata is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

November is in the spring in Umtata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Umtata weather in November »

December

Umtata December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 7.8hrs 14hrs

December in Umtata is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Umtata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Umtata with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Umtata weather in December »

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Umtata weather stats

Umtata weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: June 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: June 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: March 102mm 4ins
Warmest sea: February 25.4°C 77.7°F
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