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Lobamba

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Lobamba month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Lobamba are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and February the wettest (about 205 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.517.218110.2
February26.317.82059.2
March25.916.311110.1
April24.114.0869.3
May22.610.6329.6
June21.48.0139.4
July21.77.9169.5
August23.79.6259.4
September25.412.0559.3
October25.013.2908.9
November25.915.31149.0
December26.716.91709.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1750

    Two areas have been called Lobamba, the first now called "Old Lobamba" was established in 1750 in southern Eswatini.

  2. Documented history · 1903

    In 1903, following the Boer Wars, the British government took control of Eswatini, and it was then ruled by a regent.

  3. Documented history · 1921

    In 1921 King Sobhuza II became leader of Eswatini, which was still under the British government's control.

  4. Documented history · 1968

    Eswatini became independent of the British government on September 6, 1968, which was announced at a cattle byre in Lobamba by Prince Makhosini.

  5. Establishment of Old Lobamba

    The first area called Lobamba was established in 1750 in southern Eswatini.

Current public leadership

  • King Mswati III

    Serves as the monarch of Eswatini, residing at Lozitha Palace near Lobamba.

  • Queen Ntfombi

    The Queen Mother (Ndlovukazi) whose residence is at the Ludzidzini Royal Village in Lobamba.

People associated with this place

  • Phesheya Mbongeni Dlamini

    Born in Lobamba on January 1, 1966, he has served as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Eswatini (Swaziland) to the United Nations.

Historical figures

  • Sobhuza II

    King of Eswatini who established the modern settlement of Lobamba in the northwest section of the country and lived in the royal residence.

  • Prince Makhosini

    First prime minister of Eswatini who announced the country's independence from the British government at a cattle byre in Lobamba in 1968.

Local business and employers

  • Swazi Trails

    A tour operator offering tours of the Lobamba royal village, nature reserves, game parks, and craft centres.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Ezulwini Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Lobamba. Mosque in Lobamba, Hhohho, Eswatini.

  • King Sobhuza II Memorial Park

    Wikidata places this site in Lobamba. National museum in Lobamba, Eswatini.

  • Lozitha Palace

    Wikidata places this site in Lobamba. Royal Palace of Eswatini.

  • Somhlolo National Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Lobamba. Building in Eswatini.

  • Embo State Palace

    The royal Embo State Palace was built by the British to house the polygamous Sobhuza II and his family, including 600 children.

  • National Museum of Eswatini

    The National Museum of Eswatini, located in Lobamba next to the Parliament building, was built in 1972 and expanded in 1986 and 1990.

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01 · Overview

Lobamba, in brief

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02 · History

How Lobamba took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Lobamba

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Lobamba

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Lobamba

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Lobamba

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Lobamba

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lobamba

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01 · Q&A

Where is Lobamba located and what are its coordinates?

Lobamba is situated in Eswatini at geographic coordinates -26.4667, 31.2000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Lobamba?

Lobamba has a recorded population of approximately 4,557 and observes the Africa/Mbabane time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Lobamba?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Lobamba include EN-SZ, SS-SZ, with SZL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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