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Weather in Mthatha, South Africa 🇿🇦

Weather Forecast in Mthatha

Current Weather in Mthatha

Smoky haze
3°C
Feels like 2°C. Smoky haze.
🌬️ 4 km/h NW
💧 100% Humidity
🧭 1018 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: -3°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:59 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:22 PM
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In Mthatha right now it is 3°C and smoky haze, feeling like 2°C. Humidity sits at 100% and winds are near 4 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Mthatha range from about 6°C to 28°C.

Hourly Forecast for Mthatha

05:00
Smoky haze
2%
06:00
Smoky haze
1%
07:00
Smoky haze
1%
08:00
Smoky haze
1%
09:00
Smoky haze
13°
0%
10:00
Sunny
16°
0%
11:00
Sunny
18°
0%
12:00
Sunny
20°
0%
13:00
Sunny
21°
0%
14:00
Sunny
21°
0%
15:00
Sunny
21°
0%
16:00
Sunny
20°
0%
17:00
Sunny
14°
1%
18:00
Clear
10°
4%
19:00
Clear
6%
20:00
Smoky haze
6%
21:00
Smoky haze
6%
22:00
Smoky haze
6%
23:00
Smoky haze
5%
00:00
Clear
5%
01:00
Smoky haze
4%
02:00
Smoky haze
3%
03:00
Smoky haze
2%
04:00
Smoky haze
1%

14-Day Forecast for Mthatha

Tue, Jul 21
Sunny Sunny
21° /
Wed, Jul 22
Smoky haze Smoky haze
28° /
Thu, Jul 23
Sunny Sunny
24° /
Fri, Jul 24
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
18° /
Sat, Jul 25
Sunny Sunny
22° /
Sun, Jul 26
Sunny Sunny
29° / 10°
Mon, Jul 27
Sunny Sunny
29° / 13°
Tue, Jul 28
Cloudy Cloudy
14° / 10°
Wed, Jul 29
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
14° /
Thu, Jul 30
Sunny Sunny
23° /
Fri, Jul 31
Sunny Sunny
25° / 11°
Sat, Aug 01
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
23° / 13°
Sun, Aug 02
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
26° / 13°
Mon, Aug 03
Sunny Sunny
27° / 12°

Additional Forecasts for Mthatha

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 3 (Unhealthy for Sensitive)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 270.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 19.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 18.0 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 11.9 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 42.7 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 43.9 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Mthatha Today

The most comfortable window in Mthatha today looks like 13:00 to 15:00, when it is around 21°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Mthatha

What is the temperature in Mthatha right now?

The current temperature in Mthatha is 3°C (38°F), smoky haze (feels like 2°C).

What's the weather like in Mthatha right now?

Right now Mthatha has Smoky haze, humidity 100%, wind 4 km/h NW.

What is today's forecast for Mthatha?

Today in Mthatha: high 21°C, low 6°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 1%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Mthatha?

Daily highs and lows for Mthatha:

  • 2026-07-21: 21°C / 6°C
  • 2026-07-22: 28°C / 8°C
  • 2026-07-23: 24°C / 8°C
  • 2026-07-24: 18°C / 7°C
  • 2026-07-25: 22°C / 6°C
  • 2026-07-26: 29°C / 10°C
  • 2026-07-27: 29°C / 13°C
Is it going to rain in Mthatha today?

There is a 1% chance of rain in Mthatha today.

What is the wind speed in Mthatha right now?

Wind in Mthatha is currently 4 km/h (3 mph) from the NW.

What is the UV index in Mthatha right now?

The UV index in Mthatha is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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