Maseru, Lesotho Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Maseru month by month
Maseru weather in January
January brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 14 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Maseru.
Maseru weather in February
February brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), about 11 wet days.
Maseru weather in March
March brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 11 wet days.
Maseru weather in April
April brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 9 wet days.
Maseru weather in May
May brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 3 wet days.
Maseru weather in June
June brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), about 2 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Maseru.
Maseru weather in July
July brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), about 2 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Maseru.
Maseru weather in August
August brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 2 wet days.
Maseru weather in September
September brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 44°F (6°C), about 4 wet days.
Maseru weather in October
October brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 6 wet days.
Maseru weather in November
November brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 10 wet days.
Maseru weather in December
December brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Maseru.
Seasons in Maseru
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Maseru
The best time to visit Maseru is generally May to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 67°F (20°C).
Pack for Maseru with rain gear if you travel around January. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - December nights average 57°F (14°C).
Maseru temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.