Mbombela weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Mbombela sits 674 m (2,211 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 Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Mbombela weather
Is it raining in Mbombela right now?
No. It’s clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mbombela this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–36° and lows of 14–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mbombela lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbombela had 1 rainy day and 2.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbombela?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mbombela weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mbombela?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mbombela is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (74°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Mbombela?
January is the wettest month, with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Mbombela?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Mbombela have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 137 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months