Eswatini / Swaziland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eswatini / Swaziland in January.

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Piggs Peak Siteki Bulembu

Thinking about venturing to Eswatini / Swaziland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Eswatini / Swaziland in January

January in Eswatini / Swaziland generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bulembu at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Siteki at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Siteki and 18°C (64°F) in Bulembu.

For specific regional insights in Eswatini / Swaziland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Siteki with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Piggs Peak with 159 mm (6.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bulembu receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore Eswatini / Swaziland by month

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January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eswatini / Swaziland in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Eswatini / Swaziland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Eswatini / Swaziland?

Temperature range in Eswatini / Swaziland (January)

Precipitation variation in Eswatini / Swaziland (January)

Bulembu

In January Bulembu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bulembu →

Piggs Peak

In January Piggs Peak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Piggs Peak →

Siteki

In January Siteki generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Siteki →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eswatini / Swaziland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Piggs Peak 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Siteki 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Bulembu 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)

Eswatini / Swaziland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eswatini / Swaziland in January?

In January, Eswatini / Swaziland generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bulembu sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Eswatini / Swaziland in January?

Daytime temperatures in Bulembu peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Eswatini / Swaziland get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Eswatini / Swaziland. Average rainfall in Bulembu sits around 149 mm (5.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Eswatini / Swaziland?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bulembu, January may not be the ideal time to visit Eswatini / Swaziland.

On average, the best time to visit Eswatini / Swaziland is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Bulembu.

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