May weather forecast
Swaziland

May marks the end of the autumn season in Eswatini and ushers in a notable decrease in temperatures and rainfall. In the tropical savanna regions, temperatures continue to cool, usually ranging between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F). The humid subtropical areas exhibit a similar trend, with temperatures typically falling between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F).

The subtropical highland regions, including the city of Mbabane, experience cooler conditions, with temperatures often ranging between 5°C (41°F) and 10°C (50°F). Nighttime temperatures can occasionally fall below 5°C (41°F), especially towards the end of the month.

Rainfall in May is minimal, with the country seeing an average precipitation level of about 30mm (1.18"). This makes May one of the driest months of the year in Eswatini. Most rainfall occurs in short, infrequent showers, and many parts of the country experience several consecutive dry days.

As Eswatini transitions from April to May, there is a distinct shift towards cooler and drier conditions. The changes continue into the following month, June, when winter sets in with lower temperatures and even less rainfall.

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• Mbabane - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:25. In Mbabane in May, during 7.1 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Big Bend - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Big Bend sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:07 SAST. May marks the arrival of the driest season in Big Bend, with a mere 6mm (0.24") rainfall, leading to some of the year's clearest skies and a reduction in relative humidity to 67%.
• Mhlume - May »
  May and July are months with the least rain in Mhlume when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Mhlume are May and July Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.
• Siteki - May »
  On the last day of May, in Siteki, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:07 SAST. In Siteki during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Piggs Peak - May »
  In Piggs Peak during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 715mm (28.15") of precipitation. In Piggs Peak, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Lobamba - May »
  April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Lobamba, Swaziland. In Lobamba during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Kwaluseni - May »
  On the first day of May in Kwaluseni sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of May, in Kwaluseni, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.
• Sidvokodvo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Sidvokodvo, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:09 SAST. April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Sidvokodvo, Swaziland.
• Kubuta - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kubuta, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:08 SAST. Throughout the year, in Kubuta, Swaziland, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.