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Outdoor activities Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

August, May, September

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Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

15°C – 23°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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The best time to visit Mbabane for hiking is August, May, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mbabane

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
22°202
February
46Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°192
March
61Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°126
April
78Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°57
May
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°28
June
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°11
July
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°11
August
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°22
September
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°46
October
68Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°103
November
56Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°155
December
50Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°191

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Mbabane

When is the best time to visit Mbabane for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Mbabane for outdoor activities is typically in August, May, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Mbabane?

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Rainy season typically: November–February. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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