Mbabane, Eswatini Weather

Eswatini 🇸🇿 · Local time 20:01
59°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 55° · High 65° / Low 53°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
76%
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Mbabane hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 65°F (18°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 71°F (22°C).

Now
36%
9 PM
44%
10 PM
65%
11 PM
56%
12 AM
55%
1 AM
55%
2 AM
45%
3 AM
43%
4 AM
44%
5 AM
43%
6 AM
44%
6:13 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
33%
8 AM
34%
9 AM
26%
10 AM
22%
11 AM
17%
12 PM
1 PM
16%
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
5:40 PM
Sunset
6 PM
27%
7 PM
33%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
55°
Wind
7 mph
ESE · gusts 11 mph
Humidity
76%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
63% chance today

Mbabane weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Mbabane looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 65° and an overnight low of 55°. There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
65° / 55°
Precipitation
73%
Sunrise / sunset
06:13 AM / 05:40 PM

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Mbabane 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 68° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 38%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 73° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 84° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Overcast
High 78° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 86° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 90° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Sunny
High 85° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 82° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 78° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 93° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 82° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 78° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 6%

About the weather in Mbabane

Mbabane averages 63°F (17°C) across the year, with 9.5 hours of sunshine a day and 45.9 inches (1165 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from June, at 66°F (19°C), to December, at 77°F (25°C).

Mbabane weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: December - highs near 77°F (25°C)
  • Coldest month: June - highs near 66°F (19°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 95°F (35°C) high · 34°F (1°C) low
  • Wettest month: February (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (10.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 7°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Average humidity: 73%

Temperatures through the year

Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through September. Warmth peaks in December: highs of 77°F (25°C), lows of 60°F (16°C). June bottoms out at 66°F (19°C) in daylight, 47°F (8°C) after dark. Sunshine averages 9.5 hours a day over the year, peaking in January at 10.3 hours.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average December and the average June lie 7°C, a narrower spread than about 81% of the cities we track. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 95°F (35°C) and the lowest daily minimum 34°F (1°C).

Season by season

Spring (September through November)

Through spring, Mbabane is pleasantly warm: 74°F (24°C) by day, 55°F (13°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days.

Summer (December through February)

Through summer, Mbabane settles into easy warmth: 76°F (24°C) by day, 60°F (16°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 59 of the 90 days.

Fall (March through May)

Through fall, Mbabane brings comfortable warmth: 72°F (22°C) by day, 55°F (13°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.

Winter (June through August)

Through winter, Mbabane is mild and warm: 68°F (20°C) by day, 47°F (9°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 14 days over the three months.

Average temperatures in Mbabane by month

Monthly averages for Mbabane based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 75° 60° 19 7.7 in 10.3 h/day 82%
February 75° 61° 19 8.3 in 9.5 h/day 84%
March 74° 59° 16 4.7 in 10.1 h/day 82%
April 71° 56° 13 3.7 in 9.4 h/day 79%
May 69° 51° 7 1.6 in 9.6 h/day 71%
June 66° 47° 4 0.6 in 9.4 h/day 63%
July 67° 46° 4 0.8 in 9.4 h/day 58%
August 71° 49° 7 1.2 in 9.5 h/day 60%
September 74° 53° 9 2.1 in 9.3 h/day 64%
October 74° 54° 14 3.9 in 9.2 h/day 72%
November 75° 57° 17 4.6 in 9.4 h/day 76%
December 77° 60° 21 6.6 in 9.4 h/day 80%

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Common questions

Does it snow in Mbabane?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Mbabane shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is warmest in Mbabane?
December, averaging 77°F (25°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Mbabane?
June, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 34°F (1°C).
When should I visit Mbabane?
May to August is the sweet spot for Mbabane - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Is Mbabane hot in summer?
December averages 77°F (25°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
Which month is wettest in Mbabane?
February, at 8.3 inches (210 mm) over about 19 days. June is the driest month, at 16 mm (0.6 in).