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Lobamba
Mbabane River
Mbabane River
Hhohho Region, Eswatini

Lobamba

Lobamba is a city in Hhohho Region, Eswatini, 694 m above sea level. It has a population of about 114,585 (2025). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population114,585
Local time18:05
26.47° S, 31.20° EElevation 694 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Lobambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month90mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Lobamba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Lobamba

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°14°
Fri23 Oct24°17°4.1 mm
Sat24 Oct25°16°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°14°
Mon26 Oct33°17°2 mm
Tue27 Oct21°16°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct24°15°
Thu29 Oct28°14°
Fri30 Oct23°18°2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°17°

When to go to Lobamba

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535561739091969686705753
High27°27°26°24°23°21°21°22°24°24°25°27°
Low18°18°17°15°11°9°8°10°12°14°16°17°
Rain (mm)16215510750211810193290133152
Wet days1919141244226101522

What's on in Lobamba

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Lobamba

All monuments

Outdoors around Lobamba

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
GardenViewpoints
2.2 km
Mlilwane Wildlife SanctuaryCamp sites
3.3 km
Legend BackpackersCamp sites
3.4 km
Sheba’s summit - 1171mViewpoints
3.4 km

Nature around Lobamba

Nature in Eswatini

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Eswatini seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Lobamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Lobamba

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Lobamba from above

Getting to Lobamba

King Mswati III International AirportSHO
53 km
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQP
121 km
Maputo AirportMPM
150 km
Matstapha Coal TerminalRailway station
12 km

Places near Lobamba

Places with a climate like Lobamba

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lobamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lobamba.
What is the hottest month in Lobamba?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Lobamba?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lobamba?
December is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.