Is it safe to be outside in Mbombela today?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Mbombela right now: Mind the air — Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 28° (feels like 29°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 7. Air quality is poor (European AQI 80). Fire danger is low (index 9).
Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
Updated 12:45, 11 Sep (SAST) · live weather for Mbombela
- 28°now
- 29°feels like
- 11 km/hwind
- 42%humidity
- UV 7peak today
- AQI 80air
- FDI 9fire danger
Today in Mbombela
- Air quality AQI 80Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
- UV & sun UV 7High UV around midday — a bit of sunscreen goes a long way.
- Fire danger FDI 9Low fire danger — the veld isn’t dangerously dry today.
Next 7 days
- Fri12° / 28°UV 7
- Sat13° / 24°UV 8
- Sun13° / 25°UV 8
- Mon15° / 22°UV 8
- Tue13° / 26°UV 8
- Wed15° / 28°UV 8
- Thu17° / 23°
Weather in Mbombela
Mbombela sits in the subtropical Lowveld — hot, humid summers with heavy thundershowers, and dry winters when the bush turns tinder-dry and fire danger rises. The subtropical gateway to Kruger, Mbombela is warm and humid with steamy summer thunderstorms.
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Is it safe to be outside in Mbombela right now?
Mostly — but keep an eye on conditions in Mbombela right now: Mind the air — Poor for sensitive people — asthma and older folks, take it easy outside. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 28° (feels like 29°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 7. Air quality is poor (European AQI 80). Fire danger is low (index 9).
Will it rain in Mbombela today?
No rain is expected in Mbombela in the next few hours. The 7-day outlook shows what's coming.
How hot is it in Mbombela today?
It's about 28° in Mbombela right now, feeling like 29°, with a high near 28° and a low near 12°.
Is the UV high in Mbombela today?
Today's UV in Mbombela peaks around 7 (high) — wear sunscreen and a hat around midday.
What is the fire danger in Mbombela today?
Fire danger in Mbombela is low right now, at a fire-danger index of 9. The veld is not dangerously dry today. The nearest satellite fire detection is about 18 km south of Mbombela, 4 hours ago.
Overhead is a free guide built on live open weather data from Open-Meteo. It is advisory only — for official warnings and emergencies, follow the South African Weather Service.