Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Eswatini in May
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
26mm
Sun
8h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eswatini with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Eswatini's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May26mm average rain
May is one of Eswatini's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Eswatini's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Eswatini's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May71 weather score
May is close to Eswatini's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.