The weather in October in Lesotho

It's warm in October in Lesotho with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Lesotho. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 34°C in 2016, Lesotho reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in October for Lesotho

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Lesotho New York
Average temperature 23°C 21°C
Max. temperature 25°C 26°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 65 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,0 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Lesotho with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Lesotho is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 October in Lesotho. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Lesotho

Temperature in October in Lesotho over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Lesotho

Total precipitation in October in Lesotho over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Lesotho

Snowfall in October in Lesotho per year

Daily UV index in October in Lesotho

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.