Eswatini in September

Umhlanga may fall here; 6 September Independence Day.

No other month rates higher than September for Eswatini in this guide.

• Highveld · Mbabane, Malolotja, Piggs Peakbest weather

  Misty, cool and green; summer storms and fog on the MR1; frosty winter nights.

• Middleveld · Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkernsbest weather

  Mild all year; most lodges, crafts and ceremonies are here.

• Lowveld · Hlane, Mkhaya, Mbuluzi, Big Bendbest weather

  Hot and humid Nov–Mar with some malaria risk; winter dry season concentrates game at waterholes.

• Lubombo plateau · Shewula, Mlawula, Sitekibest weather

  Border ridge with Mozambique; warm and dry in winter.

• Mbabane23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain days
• Lobamba25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 4 rain days
• Manzini22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Umhlanga (reed dance) day big impact

  Late Aug–early Sep (announced late)

  Tens of thousands of young women dance at Ludzidzini, Lobamba; roads and hotels in the valley fill.

• Independence Day (Somhlolo Day)

  6 Sep

  Celebrations; offices closed.

• Umhlanga (Reed Dance) check

  Late Aug or Sep, set yearly · Mbabane

  Large crowds near Lobamba; roads close; a cultural event, not a show.

Crowds · Eswatini

Medium

Prices · Eswatini

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eswatini, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Highveld

  Best weather of the year (Mbabane, Malolotja, Piggs Peak)

• Middleveld

  Best weather of the year (Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkerns)

• Lowveld

  Best weather of the year (Hlane, Mkhaya, Mbuluzi, Big Bend)

• Lubombo plateau

  Best weather of the year (Shewula, Mlawula, Siteki)

• Mbabane

  Warming; dry and dusty.

• Lobamba

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Manzini

  Best months: Apr–Oct