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The weather in August in Lesotho
It's cool to moderate in August in Lesotho with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Lesotho. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Lesotho. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2015, Lesotho reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In August, there is an average of 15 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Lesotho
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lesotho. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Lesotho | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 15 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,0 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lesotho with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lesotho is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Lesotho
Temperature in August in Lesotho over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lesotho
Total precipitation in August in Lesotho over the years
Daily Snowfall in August in Lesotho
Snowfall in August in Lesotho per year
Daily UV index in August in Lesotho
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lesotho, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.