When is the best pool day in Mthatha?
This week's answer
🏊 Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to pool day in Mthatha this week, scoring 94/100.
Sunday 16 August is your pool day—25° high, no rain, and the lightest wind of the week at 7 km/h. Monday through Wednesday are washouts with rain risk between 78-100% and temps stuck at 11-15°, so skip those entirely. Thursday onwards clears up steadily, but Sunday seals it with the warmest, calmest conditions.
The week, scored for pool day
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Local know-how
A proper pool day is simple: hot, sunny, still and dry. The bar is higher than any other activity on the list.
- ◆Wind chill is real even at 28° — a still 26° beats a windy 30°.
- ◆UV peaks 11am–3pm; the water feels best from mid-afternoon once it's soaked up the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best pool day in Mthatha this week?
Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to pool day in Mthatha this week, scoring 94/100.
What temperature is warm enough to swim outdoors?
Most people want an air temperature of at least 25° with sun and light wind before an unheated pool feels like a treat rather than a dare.