What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in July
- Precipitation*: 802 mm per year, averaging 67 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,4 mm in June, 15 mm in August and 17 mm in May
- Wettest months: 164 mm in December, 137 mm in January and 100 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lesotho
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lesotho
This graph shows how much rainfall Lesotho gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lesotho
This graph shows how much snow Lesotho gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lesotho
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Lesotho
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lesotho. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lesotho
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lesotho over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lesotho
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lesotho over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
