January
Good 7.0/1020°C / 9°C · 19 rain days · 12.1 h sun
In central Lesotho, January brings highs around 20°C and lows near 9°C, with rain on about 19 days.
When to go · Lesotho
Best time to visit Lesotho
Weather by month for central Lesotho, the best months to go and how Lesotho's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Sep, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 16°C to 18°C · 6–13 rain days
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Shoulder season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 12°C to 20°C · 3–19 rain days
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Less ideal
Jun, Jul
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 9°C to 10°C · 2–3 rain days
Weather by month
Lesotho weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 9°C | 19 days (178 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| February | 19°C / 9°C | 15 days (139 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| March | 18°C / 7°C | 13 days (80 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| April | 15°C / 4°C | 8 days (52 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| May | 13°C / 2°C | 4 days (18 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| June | 10°C / -1°C | 2 days (10 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 5.5/10 |
| July | 9°C / -2°C | 3 days (13 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| August | 12°C / 0°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| Best month: September | 16°C / 3°C | 6 days (29 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: October | 18°C / 5°C | 10 days (66 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: November | 18°C / 6°C | 13 days (82 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| December | 20°C / 9°C | 18 days (124 mm) | 12.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Lesotho; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Lesotho in each month
February
Good 7.0/1019°C / 9°C · 15 rain days · 11.4 h sun
In central Lesotho, February brings highs around 19°C and lows near 9°C, with rain on about 15 days.
March
Good 7.4/1018°C / 7°C · 13 rain days · 11.0 h sun
In central Lesotho, March brings highs around 18°C and lows near 7°C, with rain on about 13 days.
April
Good 6.7/1015°C / 4°C · 8 rain days · 10.2 h sun
In central Lesotho, April brings highs around 15°C and lows near 4°C, with rain on about 8 days.
May
Good 6.5/1013°C / 2°C · 4 rain days · 9.7 h sun
In central Lesotho, May brings highs around 13°C and lows near 2°C, with rain on about 4 days.
June
OK 5.5/1010°C / -1°C · 2 rain days · 9.6 h sun
In central Lesotho, June brings highs around 10°C and lows near -1°C, with rain on about 2 days.
July
OK 5.1/109°C / -2°C · 3 rain days · 9.8 h sun
In central Lesotho, July brings highs around 9°C and lows near -2°C, with rain on about 3 days.
August
Good 6.4/1012°C / 0°C · 3 rain days · 10.5 h sun
In central Lesotho, August brings highs around 12°C and lows near 0°C, with rain on about 3 days.
September
Best time 7.9/1016°C / 3°C · 6 rain days · 11.3 h sun
In central Lesotho, September brings highs around 16°C and lows near 3°C, with rain on about 6 days. One of the best months to visit Lesotho.
October
Best time 7.9/1018°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 11.5 h sun
In central Lesotho, October brings highs around 18°C and lows near 5°C, with rain on about 10 days. One of the best months to visit Lesotho.
November
Best time 7.5/1018°C / 6°C · 13 rain days · 12.1 h sun
In central Lesotho, November brings highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C, with rain on about 13 days. One of the best months to visit Lesotho.
December
Good 7.0/1020°C / 9°C · 18 rain days · 12.3 h sun
In central Lesotho, December brings highs around 20°C and lows near 9°C, with rain on about 18 days.
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Is Lesotho good in March?
Yes, March is a good month to visit Lesotho, though not quite the best. In central Lesotho highs average 18°C, with rain on about 13 days. Our score for March is 7.4/10. The best months are September, October and November.
Is Lesotho good in July?
July is an average month in Lesotho: fine for a trip, but not the best weather. In central Lesotho highs average 9°C, with rain on about 3 days. Our score for July is 5.1/10. The best months are September, October and November.
Is Lesotho good in September?
Yes. September is one of the best months to visit Lesotho. In central Lesotho highs average 16°C, with rain on about 6 days. Our score for September is 7.9/10.