The weather in December in Lesotho
It's warm in December in Lesotho with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Lesotho. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December 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 38°C in 2015, Lesotho reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 164 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Lesotho
Click on any day in December 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.
December weather comparison
| Lesotho | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 26°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 164 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Lesotho with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 26°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lesotho is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Lesotho
Temperature in December in Lesotho over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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 December in Lesotho
Total precipitation in December in Lesotho over the years
Daily UV index in December in Lesotho
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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.