October weather forecast
Swaziland

October in Eswatini brings a further increase in temperatures and rainfall as the country transitions from spring to summer. In the tropical savanna regions, temperatures usually fluctuate between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), indicating the onset of the hotter part of the year. The humid subtropical areas also experience a rise in temperatures, often ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).

The subtropical highland regions, including the city of Mbabane, continue to warm with temperatures typically falling between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures start to remain consistently above 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall in October continues its upward trend with the country seeing an average precipitation level of about 80mm (3.15"). Rainfall becomes even more frequent and slightly more intense compared to September, as Eswatini moves closer to the rainy season.

The transition from September to October signals a significant shift towards hotter and wetter conditions. The trend continues into November, which sees further increases in both temperatures and rainfall, marking the start of the summer season in Eswatini.

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• Mbabane - October »
  On the first day of October in Mbabane, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:55. Mbabane's weather, upon October's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F), nearly identical to the prior month.
• Big Bend - October »
  On the first day of October in Big Bend sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:52. Big Bend records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F) as October arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate.
• Mhlume - October »
  In Mhlume in October, during 14.1 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mhlume, in October, during 14.1 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Siteki - October »
  In Siteki during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. In Siteki, during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.
• Piggs Peak - October »
  In Piggs Peak, in October, during 17 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In October, in Piggs Peak, the rain falls for 17 days.
• Lobamba - October »
  On the last day of October, in Lobamba sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:11 SAST. On the first day of October in Lobamba sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:55.
• Kwaluseni - October »
  In Kwaluseni, during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Kwaluseni, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:54.
• Sidvokodvo - October »
  On the last day of October, in Sidvokodvo sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:10 SAST. In Sidvokodvo, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kubuta - October »
  In Kubuta, Swaziland, during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Kubuta, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:54.