When to go
The best time to visit Eswatini is from
June to September, since it is the coolest and driest period of the year, and outside the cyclone season.
However, it is winter, so it can get cold at night even in the Lowveld, and even more so in the Highveld, where the night temperature can drop below freezing from May to August.
In September, it is less cold in the mountains, but it can be very hot at medium and low altitudes.
What to pack
In
winter (June to August): for the Highveld and Mbabane, pack spring/autumn clothes for the day, but also a sweater and a jacket for the evening, and hiking shoes. For the Middle Veld, pack spring/autumn clothes. For the Lowveld, pack light clothes for the day, a jacket and a sweater for the evening and the early hours of the morning.
In
summer (December to February): for the Highveld and Mbabane, pack light clothes for the day, a sweater and a sweatshirt or a jacket for the evening, a sun hat, an umbrella or a light raincoat, and hiking shoes. For the Middle Veld, light clothes for the day, a light sweatshirt and a light jacket for the evening. For the Lowveld, light clothing, a light raincoat or umbrella, and a light sweatshirt for the evening.
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Swaziland