Monthly climate guide

Mbabane weather in March

Expect hot weather in Mbabane in March: afternoons reach about 29°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (62°F). Around 95 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as February and 3°C warmer than April.

What stands out in March

Humidity near 72% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
March brings early autumn to Mbabane — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.
Rain is above Mbabane's usual level, by about 50%.

Avg high

29°C

85°F

Avg low

16°C

62°F

Rainfall

95 mm

wet

Humidity

72%

relative

Sky

58%

cloud · often cloudy

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Mbabane weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Mbabane
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	29°C / 85°F	17°C / 63°F	153 mm	74%	70%
February	30°C / 86°F	17°C / 63°F	93 mm	73%	65%
March	29°C / 85°F	16°C / 62°F	95 mm	72%	58%
April	27°C / 80°F	14°C / 57°F	50 mm	70%	53%
May	26°C / 79°F	11°C / 52°F	18 mm	61%	29%
June	24°C / 75°F	8°C / 47°F	5 mm	54%	21%
July	23°C / 74°F	8°C / 47°F	14 mm	54%	26%
August	26°C / 79°F	10°C / 50°F	11 mm	52%	30%
September	29°C / 84°F	13°C / 55°F	41 mm	55%	44%
October	29°C / 84°F	14°C / 56°F	65 mm	63%	59%
November	30°C / 86°F	15°C / 59°F	94 mm	65%	71%
December	30°C / 87°F	17°C / 62°F	123 mm	70%	76%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

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Is March a good time to visit Mbabane?

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Mbabane in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Mbabane?

March is one of the wetter months in Mbabane, with about 95 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Mbabane in March?

Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 16°C (62°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Mbabane in March?

Mbabane typically gets around 95 mm of rain in March — wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mbabane (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.