Lesotho Weather

Weather in Lesotho at a glance

Our Lesotho coverage centers on Maseru, which has a oceanic climate. Expect average highs around 82°F (28°C) in December and 60°F (16°C) in July, with about 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Maseru - annual average 59°
Best time to visit: May to October
Climate type: oceanic

The bigger picture

Maseru averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 694 mm (27.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Maseru climate page.

Maseru Clear 48°

Lesotho cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Maseru	59°	Dec · 82°	Jul · 31°	88	10.9	0

Lesotho weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	81°	58°	14	11.9 h/day
February	79°	56°	11	11.4 h/day
March	76°	53°	11	10.9 h/day
April	70°	47°	9	9.8 h/day
May	66°	39°	3	9.7 h/day
June	60°	33°	2	9.5 h/day
July	60°	31°	2	9.8 h/day
August	66°	36°	2	10.5 h/day
September	74°	44°	4	11.1 h/day
October	78°	49°	6	11.4 h/day
November	79°	53°	10	12.1 h/day
December	82°	57°	13	12.3 h/day

Lesotho weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Lesotho?

Averaged across the covered cities, May to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Lesotho?

Snow is essentially absent in the Lesotho cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Lesotho like?

The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.

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