Live UV forecast for 3 cities
Eswatini stretches from -26.4988° to -26.3167° latitude (Southern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.8 in Mbabane (peak in December), while in Manzini the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.7. As in the whole Southern hemisphere, the sun is strongest from November to February — opposite to Europe and North America.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 3 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 5 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Manzini as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 8.8 — in Mbabane around December. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Mbabane (peak ≈ 8.8), followed by Lobamba and Manzini. The mildest sun is in Manzini (max ≈ 8.7).
In Manzini and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 8.8. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.