When to go · Lobamba

Lobamba in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, occasional storms).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; Eswatini overall
Prices: Medium; Eswatini overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lobamba

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, occasional storms).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LobambaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 5 days
Middleveld, Eswatini · Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkernsrainy
Mild all year; most lodges, crafts and ceremonies are here.

Eswatini overall: Hot, wet lowveld; Incwala may run into early January (check).

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

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, occasional storms).

April: Inside Lobamba's best window: Apr–Oct.

Lobamba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.