Climate Insights for Manzini

Inkhundla Manzini, Manzini Region, Eswatini

Hottest
January
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
December
143 mm rain5.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Manzini is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 857 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 143 mm of rainfall. Manzini is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Manzini is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Manzini is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°JunMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°F
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Manzini sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Manzini sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 85°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 140mmFebPrecipitation: 141mmMarPrecipitation: 90mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmOctPrecipitation: 67mmNovPrecipitation: 101mmDecPrecipitation: 143mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 4inDecPrecipitation: 5.6in
Precipitation

Manzini is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 857 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 143 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 133 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Manzini is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Manzini is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Manzini is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr21°70°F
May19°66°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Manzini is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Manzini is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Manzini based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Manzini based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in