Monthly climate guide
Mbabane weather in May
May in Mbabane is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and night-time lows near 11°C (52°F). The month usually brings about 18 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Only 2 months are cooler in Mbabane than May.
- May brings late autumn to Mbabane — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Rain is well below Mbabane's usual level (around 72% less).
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.
Avg high
26°C
79°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
18 mm
very dry
Humidity
61%
relative
Sky
29%
cloud · mostly sunny
Mbabane weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| 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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Mbabane?
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Mbabane in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mbabane?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Mbabane, with highs around 26°C and about 18 mm of rain.
How warm is Mbabane in May?
Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mbabane in May?
Mbabane typically gets around 18 mm of rain in May — very dry.
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.