Eswatini

Eswatini in May

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Eswatini in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Eswatini in May?
Vuvulane is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (80°F) in May; Mhlambanyatsi is the coolest at 22°C (71°F).
Warmest
27°
Vuvulane
Coolest
22°
Mhlambanyatsi
Driest
16 mm
Big Bend

Across Eswatini, May highs run from 22°C (71°F) (Mhlambanyatsi) to 27°C (80°F) (Vuvulane). On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Mbabane and Piggs Peak.

Weather in May by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Manzini 27° 13° 22 mm — 100
Mhlume 27° 13° 20 mm — 100
Lobamba 26° 12° 21 mm — 99
Piggs Peak 22° 9° 28 mm — 99
Malkerns 26° 12° 21 mm — 99
Hluti 25° 12° 24 mm — 99
Big Bend 27° 13° 16 mm — 99
Siteki 25° 12° 28 mm — 99
Vuvulane 27° 13° 21 mm — 99
Kwaluseni 27° 13° 21 mm — 99
Ezulwini 25° 12° 22 mm — 99
Mbabane 22° 9° 37 mm — 98
Nhlangano 23° 10° 20 mm — 98
Bhunya 24° 10° 20 mm — 98
Mhlambanyatsi 22° 9° 32 mm — 98
Hlatikulu 22° 10° 24 mm — 98

Public holidays in May

  • Workers' Day
  • Ascension Day
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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eswatini in May?

Average daytime highs range from 22° in Mhlambanyatsi to 27° in Vuvulane.