The climate of Lesotho
The current climate in Lesotho features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lesotho.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lesotho in recent years was 40°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in July 2023.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Lesotho gets 802 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Lesotho is based on weather data from Maseru. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Lesotho to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Lesotho?
The best time to visit Lesotho for sunny weather is February through May and August through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lesotho. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lesotho
The climate table of Lesotho shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 137 | 100 | 89 | 80 | 17 | 8,4 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 65 | 91 | 164 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 1,2 | 1,0 | 0,1 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lesotho
Yearly Temperature in Lesotho
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lesotho. 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lesotho
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lesotho
Average Snowfall per Month in Lesotho
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lesotho
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lesotho. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lesotho
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Average weather in Lesotho by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lesotho. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.