Eswatini / Swaziland Weather in May

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

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Piggs Peak Siteki Bulembu

Are you planning a trip a to Eswatini / Swaziland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Eswatini / Swaziland in May

May in Eswatini / Swaziland generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Bulembu to 28°C (82°F) in Siteki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Siteki and 11°C (52°F) in Bulembu.

For a closer look at conditions across Eswatini / Swaziland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm (0.8 in) in Bulembu.

Explore Eswatini / Swaziland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eswatini / Swaziland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Piggs Peak)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) July22°C (72°F) This monthAugust24°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 May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eswatini / Swaziland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Eswatini / Swaziland?

Temperature range in Eswatini / Swaziland (May)

Precipitation variation in Eswatini / Swaziland (May)

Bulembu

In May Bulembu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bulembu →

Piggs Peak

In May Piggs Peak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Piggs Peak →

Siteki

In May Siteki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Siteki →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Piggs Peak 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Siteki 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Bulembu 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)

Eswatini / Swaziland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Eswatini / Swaziland in May. The popular destination of Bulembu averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Eswatini / Swaziland during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Bulembu.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eswatini / Swaziland during May, with Bulembu averaging close to 21 mm (0.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Eswatini / Swaziland?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Eswatini / Swaziland with overall excellent weather in Bulembu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Bulembu.

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