AI-generatedMbabane at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Dec · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 1,123 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,209 m
Climate in Mbabane
Mbabane has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. December is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Mbabane is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:07–05:52 · evening 17:30–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:57–05:07 · evening 18:16–18:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Mbabane in October?
In October, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mbabane.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 40 min05:21 – 18:01
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Mbabane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %22 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mbabane
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Mbabane, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mbabane
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mbabane: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mbabane has about 15 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mbabane
How breezy and how cloudy Mbabane is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mbabane typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Mbabane: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Mbabane
How often the day gets hot in Mbabane (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mbabane has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mbabane
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 58 | 24° | 16° | 5.4 h | 19 | 188 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 24° | 16° | 5.3 h | 16 | 165 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 23° | 15° | 5.5 h | 15 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 21° | 12° | 5.6 h | 11 | 72 |
| MayMay | 90 | 20° | 9° | 6.5 h | 5 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 19° | 7° | 6.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 18° | 6° | 6.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 21° | 8° | 6.7 h | 5 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 23° | 11° | 6.5 h | 8 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 23° | 12° | 5.5 h | 15 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 24° | 14° | 5.1 h | 19 | 153 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 24° | 15° | 5.2 h | 21 | 183 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Mbabane
The best time to visit Mbabane is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 188 mm.
Mbabane through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mbabane in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Mbabane in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Mbabane in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Mbabane in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mbabane for you.
Your best months: May, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mbabane
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Mbabane: score 92 against 65. In June, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. June has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 92better |
| Day high | 23° | 19° |
| Night low | 12° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 99 mm | 14 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Mbabane month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January24° · 5 h
In January, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in January62February24° · 5 h
In February, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in February66March23° · 6 h
In March, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in March74April21° · 6 h
In April, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in April90May20° · 7 h
In May, Mbabane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in May92June19° · 7 h
In June, Mbabane is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in June92July18° · 7 h
In July, Mbabane is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in July91August21° · 7 h
In August, Mbabane is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in August83September23° · 7 h
In September, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in September65October23° · 6 h
In October, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in October57November24° · 5 h
In November, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mbabane.
Mbabane in November57December24° · 5 h
In December, Mbabane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mbabane.
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Mbabane vs. Maputo
In October Maputo has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 65). During the day Maputo is 5 °C warmer than Mbabane.
| in October | Mbabane | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Mbabane
Weather for your travel dates
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Mbabane in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mbabane has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Mbabane
When is the best time to visit Mbabane?
The best time to visit Mbabane is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mbabane?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Mbabane?
Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 188 mm. The driest month is June with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mbabane get?
Mbabane gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.7 hours a day; in November there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Mbabane in?
Mbabane uses the time zone Africa/Mbabane, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mbabane?
A nonstop flight from London to Mbabane takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mbabane?
Mbabane has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 58.
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