Climate & Weather Guide in Eswatini

Eswatini is a small inland country with a distinctly seasonal subtropical climate and strong altitude effects. The western highlands are cooler and wetter, while the eastern lowveld is hotter and much drier, so living conditions vary noticeably across the country. Recent official climate reporting shows a country mean annual rainfall of about 850 mm and 2024 as the hottest year in records beginning in 1981, confirming that heat and rainfall variability are important for residents. For expats, the most comfortable places are usually the middleveld and higher western areas, while the lowveld is best for people who can handle hotter, sunnier conditions.