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 »
  In Mbabane in October, during 17 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mbabane, during October, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
• Big Bend - October »
  In Big Bend during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Big Bend sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:09 SAST.
• Mhlume - October »
  On the first day of October in Mhlume, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:52. As October unfolds in Mhlume, the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Siteki - October »
  In Siteki, during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Siteki, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:08 SAST.
• Piggs Peak - October »
  In Piggs Peak in October, during 17 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of October, in Piggs Peak, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:11 SAST.
• Lobamba - October »
  In Lobamba in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Lobamba, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:11 SAST.
• Kwaluseni - October »
  In Kwaluseni in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. Kwaluseni greets October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month.
• Sidvokodvo - October »
  In Sidvokodvo during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. October's onset in Sidvokodvo sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Kubuta - October »
  In Kubuta, 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 05:32 and sunset at 17:54.