The weather in January in Eswatini

It's warm in January in Eswatini with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Eswatini. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Eswatini. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2021, Eswatini reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 136 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Eswatini

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Eswatini. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Eswatini New York
Average temperature 29°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 136 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Eswatini with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Eswatini is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Eswatini is based on weather data from Lobamba. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Eswatini to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Eswatini. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Eswatini

Temperature in January in Eswatini over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Eswatini. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Eswatini

Total precipitation in January in Eswatini over the years

Daily UV index in January in Eswatini

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Eswatini, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Eswatini by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Eswatini. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.