Maseru, Lesotho Weather
Maseru hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 57°F (14°C) is about 9°F (5°C) below the typical August high of 66°F (19°C).
Current conditions in detail
Maseru weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Maseru looks sunny, with a high of 60° and an overnight low of 37°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Maseru 14-day forecast
About the weather in Maseru
Maseru has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 60°F (16°C) in July to around 82°F (28°C) in December, and the city records roughly 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Maseru weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: December - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 60°F (16°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: 18°F (-8°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on December. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 57°F (14°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows around 31°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 18°F (-8°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.7 inches (118 mm) of rain over 14 days, while June is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Maseru is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Maseru is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Maseru is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (21°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Maseru is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Maseru by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 58° | 14 | 4.7 in | 11.9 h/day | 63% |
| February | 79° | 56° | 11 | 4.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 66% |
| March | 76° | 53° | 11 | 2.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 65% |
| April | 70° | 47° | 9 | 2.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 69% |
| May | 66° | 39° | 3 | 0.9 in | 9.7 h/day | 63% |
| June | 60° | 33° | 2 | 0.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 60% |
| July | 60° | 31° | 2 | 0.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 52% |
| August | 66° | 36° | 2 | 0.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 45% |
| September | 74° | 44° | 4 | 0.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 42% |
| October | 78° | 49° | 6 | 1.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 44% |
| November | 79° | 53° | 10 | 3.3 in | 12.1 h/day | 52% |
| December | 82° | 57° | 13 | 4.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 56% |