Eswatini
A game reserve small enough to see rhino on foot rather than from a vehicle, a reed dance ceremony each year that draws thousands of the kingdom's young women, and a mountain landscape that makes the whole country feel like a private nature reserve.
The best time to visit Eswatini is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 01:39 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 79°F · rain 1.4in · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Mpaka, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 100mm3.9in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| February | 30°C85°F | 163mm6.4in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| March | 30°C86°F | 47mm1.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 28°C82°F | 62mm2.4in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| May | 26°C79°F | 36mm1.4in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C75°F | 13mm0.5in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C76°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 29°C83°F | 27mm1.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C84°F | 65mm2.6in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| November | 30°C87°F | 52mm2.0in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 110mm4.3in | 13.8h13.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- SZL · lilangeni
- Language
- English, Swazi
- Plug
- D
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Eswatini?
The best time to visit Eswatini is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Eswatini get?
Typical daytime highs in Eswatini are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is Eswatini expensive?
On the ground, Eswatini is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Eswatini good for?
Eswatini is good for moving about and doing things, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, sunshine and salt water.