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Weather & Climate in Manzini, Eswatini
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manzini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 285.0 sq mi (738.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.4988°N, 31.3800°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 73 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in |
Manzini has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.4").