AU
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
When to go · Climate guide
Eswatiniwhen to go
Eswatini's national averages run from 23 °C in July to 28 °C in January, with rainfall between 12 mm in June and 144 mm in February and 5.1–6.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are May, September and March. Its 4 regions span 25–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Mbabane
- Area
- 16,962 km²
Best months to visit
When Eswatini shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
View data table
| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3 | 18.8 | 15.7 | 32.9 |
| February | 28.1 | 19.3 | 16.5 | 33.1 |
| March | 27.9 | 18.3 | 15.4 | 32.6 |
| April | 25.9 | 15.9 | 12.1 | 31.0 |
| May | 24.6 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 28.9 |
| June | 23.0 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 27.9 |
| July | 23.0 | 9.3 | 5.7 | 28.6 |
| August | 24.5 | 11.3 | 7.0 | 31.0 |
| September | 26.0 | 13.7 | 9.7 | 34.0 |
| October | 25.7 | 14.9 | 10.0 | 34.1 |
| November | 26.8 | 16.8 | 13.3 | 34.4 |
| December | 27.8 | 18.4 | 14.7 | 34.6 |
View data table
| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 142 |
| February | 144 |
| March | 95 |
| April | 68 |
| May | 28 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 12 |
| August | 18 |
| September | 40 |
| October | 71 |
| November | 101 |
| December | 143 |
View data table
| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.2 |
| February | 5.1 |
| March | 5.8 |
| April | 5.2 |
| May | 6.2 |
| June | 6.2 |
| July | 6.3 |
| August | 6.3 |
| September | 6.1 |
| October | 5.5 |
| November | 5.4 |
| December | 5.3 |
— average▬ typical range
View data table
| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7 | 5.6 | 14.1 |
| February | 8.5 | 5.3 | 13.6 |
| March | 7.6 | 5.1 | 12.3 |
| April | 7.6 | 4.6 | 11.9 |
| May | 7.5 | 4.8 | 11.5 |
| June | 8.5 | 5.7 | 12.1 |
| July | 8.9 | 6.0 | 13.1 |
| August | 9.3 | 6.3 | 13.0 |
| September | 9.9 | 6.5 | 14.0 |
| October | 9.8 | 6.5 | 14.1 |
| November | 9.4 | 6.4 | 13.4 |
| December | 9.0 | 5.9 | 12.7 |
Premium · four more variables
Unlock Premium →Premium
Snow depth
Snow depth for Eswatini is part of the Premium map and its district-level detail. See what Premium includes.
Premium
Sea surface temperature
Sea surface temperature for Eswatini is part of the Premium map and its district-level detail. See what Premium includes.
Premium
Heat index
Heat index for Eswatini is part of the Premium map and its district-level detail. See what Premium includes.
Premium
Humidity
Humidity for Eswatini is part of the Premium map and its district-level detail. See what Premium includes.
4 regions
Eswatini, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Eswatini
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Exercise increased caution
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
See breakdown by countryHide breakdown
DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
Month by month
A year in Eswatini, in order
- JanJanuary28.3°C · 142 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 142 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 142 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.1°C · 144 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 144 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 144 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.9°C · 95 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 95 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 95 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril25.9°C · 68 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 68 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 68 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay24.6°C · 28 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 28 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.0°C · 12 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly23.0°C · 12 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust24.5°C · 18 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 18 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 18 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember26.0°C · 40 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 40 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 40 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober25.7°C · 71 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 71 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 71 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.8°C · 101 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 101 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 101 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.8°C · 143 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 143 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 143 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Same climate · neighbouring countries
If you like Eswatini, also consider
Start free
Plan a trip to Eswatini.
No card required. Upgrade to Premium whenever you want more depth.