Best Time to Visit Mbabane
Eswatini · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsApril to September
HottestDecember · 28°C
ColdestJuly · 6°C
WettestJanuary · 144 mm
Weather-wise, April to September is the best time to visit Mbabane. December is the hottest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 6°C (42°F). Rain is heaviest in January, at about 144 mm (5.7 in), and lightest in July, at 12 mm (0.5 in).
Mbabane weather by month
Jan27°C / 15°C144 mmFairFeb27°C / 15°C117 mmFairMar26°C / 14°C95 mmGoodApr24°C / 11°C61 mmExcellentMay23°C / 9°C20 mmExcellentJun21°C / 6°C12 mmExcellentJul21°C / 6°C12 mmExcellentAug24°C / 8°C13 mmExcellentSep27°C / 10°C43 mmExcellentOct27°C / 11°C63 mmExcellentNov28°C / 13°C99 mmGoodDec28°C / 15°C133 mmFair
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 59°F | 144 mm | 20 | 74% | 4.2 | Fair 5.2 |
| February | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 59°F | 117 mm | 17 | 74% | 5 | Fair 6.3 |
| March | 26°C 80°F | 14°C 57°F | 95 mm | 15 | 73% | 5.5 | Good 7.4 |
| April | 24°C 76°F | 11°C 52°F | 61 mm | 10 | 71% | 6 | Excellent 9.5 |
| May | 23°C 74°F | 9°C 48°F | 20 mm | 4 | 63% | 7.9 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 21°C 70°F | 6°C 43°F | 12 mm | 2 | 57% | 8.5 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 21°C 70°F | 6°C 42°F | 12 mm | 2 | 54% | 8.4 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 24°C 75°F | 8°C 46°F | 13 mm | 2 | 52% | 8.2 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 27°C 80°F | 10°C 50°F | 43 mm | 5 | 54% | 7.3 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 27°C 80°F | 11°C 53°F | 63 mm | 13 | 62% | 5.3 | Excellent 8.9 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 13°C 55°F | 99 mm | 18 | 67% | 4.1 | Good 6.7 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 15°C 58°F | 133 mm | 21 | 70% | 3.4 | Fair 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mbabane?
The best time to visit Mbabane is April to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Mbabane?
December is the hottest month in Mbabane, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).
What is the coldest month in Mbabane?
July is the coldest month in Mbabane, with an average low of 6°C (42°F).
What is the rainiest month in Mbabane?
January is the wettest month, with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 12 mm (0.5 in).
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- Durban394 km · best May to September
- Maseru490 km · best April to May and August to October
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