Mpumalanga weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (5.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Mpumalanga sits 710 m (2,330 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 40%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (5.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Feb
About Mpumalanga weather
Is it raining in Mpumalanga right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (5.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mpumalanga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–34° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Mpumalanga lately?
In the past 7 days, Mpumalanga had 4 rainy days and 53.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mpumalanga?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mpumalanga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mpumalanga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mpumalanga is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Mpumalanga?
January is the wettest month, with about 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Mpumalanga?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Mpumalanga have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months