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The weather in January in Lesotho
It's warm in January in Lesotho with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun? January 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 January 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 40°C in 2016, Lesotho reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Lesotho
Click on any day in January 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.
January weather comparison
| Lesotho | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 137 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lesotho with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lesotho is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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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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 January in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Lesotho
Temperature in January in Lesotho over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Lesotho
Total precipitation in January in Lesotho over the years
Daily UV index in January in Lesotho
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.