Eswatini Weather

🇸🇿 1 city covered · Africa · oceanic climate
Best time to visit
May to August

Weather in Eswatini at a glance

Our Eswatini coverage centers on Mbabane, which has a oceanic climate. Expect average highs around 77°F (25°C) in December and 66°F (19°C) in June, with about 149 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: Mbabane - annual average 63°
  • Best time to visit: May to August
  • Climate type: oceanic

The bigger picture

Mbabane averages 9.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1165 mm (45.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to August. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Mbabane climate page.

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Eswatini cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Mbabane 63° Dec · 77° Jun · 47° 149 9.5 0

Eswatini weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 75° 60° 19 10.3 h/day
February 75° 61° 19 9.5 h/day
March 74° 59° 16 10.1 h/day
April 71° 56° 13 9.4 h/day
May 69° 51° 7 9.6 h/day
June 66° 47° 4 9.4 h/day
July 67° 46° 4 9.4 h/day
August 71° 49° 7 9.5 h/day
September 74° 53° 9 9.3 h/day
October 74° 54° 14 9.2 h/day
November 75° 57° 17 9.4 h/day
December 77° 60° 21 9.4 h/day

Eswatini weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Eswatini?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to August offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Eswatini?
Snow is essentially absent in the Eswatini cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Eswatini like?
The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.

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