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Weather & Climate in Siteki, Eswatini
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Siteki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,175 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 217.0 sq mi (561.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.4525°N, 31.9472°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Siteki has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.4").