When is the best time to go to Mbabane

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mbabane, Swaziland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mbabane weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mbabane are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mbabane January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 244mm 7.8hrs 14.4hrs

January is a very wet month in Mbabane and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Mbabane and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in January »

February

Mbabane February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 195mm 7.8hrs 13.8hrs

February in Mbabane is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Mbabane and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in February »

March

Mbabane March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 140mm 7.7hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Mbabane is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mbabane and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in March »

April

Mbabane April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 85mm 7.8hrs 12.3hrs

Mbabane's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mbabane.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mbabane and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in April »

May

Mbabane May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 34mm 8.8hrs 11.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Mbabane and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mbabane, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mbabane and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in May »

June

Mbabane June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 16mm 9.1hrs 14.4hrs

June in Mbabane is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbabane, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Mbabane and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mbabane with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in June »

July

Mbabane July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 20mm 9.5hrs 13.8hrs

July in Mbabane is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbabane, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Mbabane and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in July »

August

Mbabane August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 32mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Mbabane is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mbabane, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mbabane and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in August »

September

Mbabane September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 66mm 8.8hrs 12.3hrs

Mbabane's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mbabane.

September is in the spring in Mbabane and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in September »

October

Mbabane October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 128mm 7.8hrs 11.7hrs

October is a wet month in Mbabane and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Mbabane and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in October »

November

Mbabane November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 191mm 7.4hrs 14.4hrs

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Mbabane during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Mbabane and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in November »

December

Mbabane December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 198mm 7.7hrs 13.8hrs

December in Mbabane is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbabane for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Mbabane and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mbabane with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbabane weather in December »

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Mbabane weather stats

Mbabane weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24°C 75.2°F
Driest month: June 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 17.7°C 63.9°F
Wettest month: January 244mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: February 26.8°C 80.2°F
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