When to go · Eswatini
Eswatini in October
Good month. Warm, first rains late in the month; lowveld heats up.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Eswatini
- Prices
- Medium
- Eswatini
Verdict
Warm, first rains late in the month; lowveld heats up.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Highveld · Mbabane, Malolotja, Piggs Peakbest weather
Misty, cool and green; summer storms and fog on the MR1; frosty winter nights.
- Middleveld · Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba, Manzini, Malkernsfine
Mild all year; most lodges, crafts and ceremonies are here.
- Lowveld · Hlane, Mkhaya, Mbuluzi, Big Bendhot
Hot and humid Nov–Mar with some malaria risk; winter dry season concentrates game at waterholes.
- Lubombo plateau · Shewula, Mlawula, Sitekifine
Border ridge with Mozambique; warm and dry in winter.
- Mbabane24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain days
- Lobamba27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain days
- Manzini24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Eswatini
- Low
- Prices · Eswatini
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eswatini, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 4
October: Warm, first rains late in the month; lowveld heats up.
April: Autumn clarity; Easter queues at borders; 19 April King's birthday.
Eswatini: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen