Mbabane Weather History
Eswatini · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Mbabane sits 2930km from the equator, 1243m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with warm days, cool nights, and wet summers (Subtropical highland climate). Its record high is 34.9°C, set 2004-10-07, its record low -0.3°C, set 1994-07-12.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mbabane
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Mbabane?
The highest temperature in this record for Mbabane is 34.9°C, measured on 2004-10-07. That is a recorded daily value from Mbabane's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Mbabane?
The lowest temperature in this record for Mbabane is -0.3°C, measured on 1994-07-12. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Mbabane get a year?
Mbabane averages 1295mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 150 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Mbabane?
On 1984-01-29, 145.2mm fell on Mbabane, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 11% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Mbabane get a year?
Mbabane averages 3458 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Mbabane?
Across the summer months Mbabane averages a daytime high near 24.4°C, while winter nights average 7.6°C. The seasons here are set from Mbabane's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Mbabane?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Mbabane is 48 km/h, on 2025-06-10. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
