BY MBONO MDLULI
LOBAMBA – The weather conditions in Lobamba are expected to be favourable during the opening of the Second Session of the 12th Parliament, according to the weather forecasters.
The maximum temperature on January 31, 2025 will be at 27 degrees Celsius. The weather itself will be sunny, but there will be cloud patches that will also be witnessed, with zero percent chances of thunderstorms. Wind will be coming from the south-eastern direction, moving at a speed of 6km/hr.
Precipitation probability is at five percent and the wind gusts are at a speed of 17km/hr. Cloud cover will be at 27 percent. In short, the weather will be hot, as the real feel of the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. People can be advised to wear clothes that will be favourable to the conditions. Those in traditional regalia will be at an advantage. Formal wear is also advised on the day. Below is the summary of the weather in Lobamba on the day:
| Weather | Sunshine and Patchy Clouds |
| Maximum Temperature | 27°C |
| Real Feel | 33°C |
| Real Feel Shade | 27°C |
| Probability of Thunderstorms | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% |
| Wind | South East at 6km/hr |
| Wind Gusts | 17km/hr |
| Probability of Precipitation | 5% |
| Sunrise and Sunset | 05:48 and 18:48 |
According to Victor Boy Motsa, one of the weather forecasters from Eswatini Meteorological Services, the weather will be humid during the days leading to the opening of Parliament. However, the humidity will happen for short periods of time, leading to temperatures decreasing a bit, but ending up rising because the humidity might subside.
He said this was caused by the winds coming from the Indian Ocean towards Eswatini. He said in countries such as Madagascar, they were experiencing tropical cyclones, which would not affect the country at the moment. Motsa said at most, the winds would cause some drizzles at places, stating that such could not occur on the big day.