Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 25° 7° | 24° 9° | 25° 6° | 24° 9° | 17° 7° | 21° 5° | 18° 7° |
| Precipitation | 5% | 5% | 5% | 54% | 58% | 5% | 31% |
| Humidity | 58% | 54% | 55% | 60% | 70% | 63% | 70% |
| Wind | 8 km/h | 15 km/h | 13 km/h | 26 km/h | 6 km/h | 5 km/h | 15 km/h |
Best time to visit Lesotho
The best times to visit Maseru are March to May and September to November, when temperatures are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor excursions. June to August is cool and dry, with frosty nights and possible mountain snow, while January, February and December have severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding that can disrupt plans.
JanuaryTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)62Sun Hours12Dry Days17
January is hot, around 15-33°C, with severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding. Outdoor plans can be disrupted by intense summer downpours.
FebruaryTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)41Sun Hours12Dry Days16
February is warm, around 15-31°C, with severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding. Allow flexibility for weather-disrupted sightseeing and excursions.
MarchTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)33Sun Hours10Dry Days20
March is warm, around 13-29°C, with rain and thunderstorms. Sightseeing and outdoor excursions remain practical between showers.
AprilTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)16Sun Hours8Dry Days24
April is mild, around 9-25°C, with rain and thunderstorms possible. Day trips and city sightseeing suit the comfortable daytime temperatures.
MayTemp (°C)11°Rain (mm)5Sun Hours7Dry Days28
May is cool and generally dry, around 3-21°C. Crisp daytime conditions suit sightseeing, while evenings can be cold.
JuneTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours7Dry Days27
June is cool and dry, around -1°C to 18°C, with freezing nights and possible mountain snow. Afri-Ski's main season begins for winter sports.
JulyTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours7Dry Days28
July is wintry and dry, around -1°C to 19°C, with frosty nights and possible mountain snow. Afri-Ski is open for winter sports.
AugustTemp (°C)11°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours7Dry Days29
August is dry, around 1-22°C, with chilly nights and possible mountain snow. Winter sports remain available during Afri-Ski's main season.
SeptemberTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours9Dry Days26
September is mild, around 5-26°C, with dry weather suited to sightseeing and mountain excursions. Afri-Ski's main season runs through this month.
OctoberTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)34Sun Hours12Dry Days23
October is warm, around 9-27°C, with rain and heavy thunderstorms. Warm-month outdoor activities are practical between showers.
NovemberTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)45Sun Hours12Dry Days20
November is warm, around 12-29°C, with frequent rain and thunderstorms. Schedule outdoor activities around possible afternoon downpours.
DecemberTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)66Sun Hours12Dry Days17
December is hot, around 14-32°C, with severe thunderstorms, hail and flooding. Intense summer downpours can disrupt outdoor plans.
Sources: en.wikivoyage.org
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Brief
- Try local dishes such as papa (maize porridge), moroho (leafy greens), beans, grilled meat and boerewors. Lesotho’s highland cuisine is generally hearty and simple.
- Maseru sits at high altitude, so strenuous activity may feel harder during the first day or two. The thin, dry air also increases sun exposure and can dry skin quickly.
- September is early spring in Lesotho. Expect cool mornings and evenings with sunny daytime conditions, and pack layers suitable for rapid temperature changes.
Safety and health
- Avoid swimming, bathing or wading in untreated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and pools because of schistosomiasis. (
cdc.gov)
- Use tick-bite precautions in rural and grassy areas, including long clothing and checking your body after outdoor activities, because African tick-bite fever occurs in Lesotho. (
- Drink treated, bottled or boiled water and avoid drinks served in visibly unclean reused bottles. Lesotho’s high altitude and dry air can also contribute to dehydration and sunburn, so use sun protection and acclimatise gradually. (
wikivoyage.org)
- Use condoms and avoid sharing needles or unsterile medical equipment. Lesotho has a high HIV prevalence, and medical facilities may be limited for serious conditions. (
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