Thaba Nchu weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Aug–Sep. Thaba Nchu sits 1523 m (4,997 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 Thaba Nchu, Free State, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 51%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Aug–SepOff season Jun, Nov–Mar
About Thaba Nchu weather
Is it raining in Thaba Nchu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Thaba Nchu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–31° and lows of 10–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Thaba Nchu lately?
In the past 7 days, Thaba Nchu had 1 rainy day and 4.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Thaba Nchu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Thaba Nchu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Thaba Nchu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Thaba Nchu is May, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in June to 31°C (87°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Thaba Nchu?
January is the wettest month, with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Thaba Nchu?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 1°C (33°F).
Does Thaba Nchu have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 84 mm (3.3 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