Eswatini in June

Cool dry season; good game viewing in the lowveld.

No other month rates higher than June for Eswatini in this guide.

• Highveld · Mbabane, Malolotja, Piggs Peakcool

  Misty, cool and green; summer storms and fog on the MR1; frosty winter nights.

• Middleveld · Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkernsbest weather

  Mild all year; most lodges, crafts and ceremonies are here.

• Lowveld · Hlane, Mkhaya, Mbuluzi, Big Bendbest weather

  Hot and humid Nov–Mar with some malaria risk; winter dry season concentrates game at waterholes.

• Lubombo plateau · Shewula, Mlawula, Sitekibest weather

  Border ridge with Mozambique; warm and dry in winter.

• Mbabane19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 2 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 2 rain days
• Lobamba22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 2 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 2 rain days
• Manzini22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 4 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Bushfire festival check

  May or Jun, varies · Mbabane

  A large arts and music festival; accommodation fills.

Crowds · Eswatini

Medium

Prices · Eswatini

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eswatini, side by side.

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Rated best or good this month

• Middleveld

  Best weather of the year (Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkerns)

• Lowveld

  Best weather of the year (Hlane, Mkhaya, Mbuluzi, Big Bend)

• Lubombo plateau

  Best weather of the year (Shewula, Mlawula, Siteki)

• Mbabane

  Dry, cool nights, clear days.

• Lobamba

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Manzini

  Best months: Apr–Oct