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
GoodVoykit month rating for Eswatini
Warm, first rains late in the month; lowveld heats up.
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Eswatini
- Low
- Prices · Eswatini
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
Highveld
Best weather of the year (Mbabane, Malolotja, Piggs Peak)
First rains and heat build.