Weather & climate · Maseru

Best Time to Visit Lesotho

March and September to November

The best time to visit Lesotho is March and September to November, when daytime highs in Maseru are around 22–26°C. December to February and April are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (28°C by day), July the coldest (-0°C at night), and December the wettest with about 103 mm of rain.

28°C

Warmest: January

-0°C

Coldest nights: July

671 mm

Rain per year

103 mm

Wettest: December

Lesotho weather by month

Jan28°C14°C102 mm
Feb27°C13°C92 mm
Mar25°C11°C74 mm
Apr21°C7°C63 mm
May17°C4°C22 mm
Jun14°C0°C21 mm
Jul14°C-0°C8 mm
Aug17°C2°C22 mm
Sep22°C5°C19 mm
Oct25°C9°C61 mm
Nov26°C10°C84 mm
Dec28°C13°C103 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	28°C	14°C	102 mm	57%	54%	Good
February	27°C	13°C	92 mm	60%	56%	Good
March	25°C	11°C	74 mm	60%	49%	Best time
April	21°C	7°C	63 mm	61%	45%	Good
May	17°C	4°C	22 mm	57%	37%	Fair
June	14°C	0°C	21 mm	58%	32%	Fair
July	14°C	-0°C	8 mm	53%	25%	Fair
August	17°C	2°C	22 mm	49%	27%	Fair
September	22°C	5°C	19 mm	41%	36%	Best time
October	25°C	9°C	61 mm	46%	46%	Best time
November	26°C	10°C	84 mm	50%	49%	Best time
December	28°C	13°C	103 mm	54%	55%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Maseru (-29.32, 27.48). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Lesotho have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lesotho?

March and September to November. The best time to visit Lesotho is March and September to November, when daytime highs in Maseru are around 22–26°C. December to February and April are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (28°C by day), July the coldest (-0°C at night), and December the wettest with about 103 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Lesotho?

January, with average highs of 28°C in Maseru.

What is the coldest month in Lesotho?

July, when nights drop to about -0°C and days reach 14°C.

What is the rainiest month in Lesotho?

December with about 103 mm; July is the driest (8 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Lesotho?

June is the least comfortable month on average: 14°C by day and 21 mm of rain.

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