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Sun & Beach Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, April, May

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Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

15°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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The best time to visit Mbabane for a sun and beach holiday is September, April, May.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mbabane

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
22°202
February
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°192
March
75Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°126
April
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°57
May
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°28
June
88Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°11
July
88Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°11
August
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°22
September
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°46
October
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°103
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°155
December
65Suboptimal
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Mbabane for sun & beach is typically in September, April, May, 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 sun & beach.

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