Climate Chart of Maseru, Lesotho

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Maseru, Lesotho, the climate data describe 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures reach their highest point in January at 20.9 °C, while the lowest monthly mean is 7.2 °C in July. Rainfall and sunshine also vary by month, and the figures offer useful planning context without describing conditions on any particular day. Recorded snowfall is included as a separate part of the annual picture.

Climate overview

Temperature

The warmest monthly mean temperature is 20.9 °C in January, compared with the coolest monthly mean of 7.2 °C in July. These are averages for each month, not daytime highs or lows, so actual temperatures can differ from the monthly picture. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean temperature is 14.9 °C; it is not a day-weighted annual average.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall is highest in February at 4.02 mm/day and lowest in June at 0.24 mm/day. These are daily averages rather than monthly totals, and the lower mean does not guarantee rain-free days or show how often rain falls. The unweighted mean across the monthly daily-rainfall means is 1.96 mm/day, a broad summary rather than a measure of rainfall on a particular date.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration peaks at 11.66 hours/day in December and reaches its lowest monthly mean, 9.16 hours/day, in June. These averages can help with outdoor planning, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length. The unweighted mean across the monthly sunshine-duration means is 10.38 hours/day per day; it does not indicate the conditions on any individual day.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall reaches its monthly high of 0.24 mm/day in July. The unweighted mean across the monthly snowfall means is 0.03 mm/day per day; these figures do not establish how many days have snow, snow depth, snow cover or skiing conditions.

Best Travel Time Guide for Maseru, Lesotho: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights

For visitors prioritising lower average rainfall, June is the conditional option in the data, with mean daily rainfall of 0.24 mm/day. This does not guarantee dry weather or tell you how rainfall is distributed across days, so flexible plans and rain protection remain sensible. If cooler monthly-average temperatures are your priority, consider July, when the monthly mean is 7.2 °C; this is not a forecast of daytime temperatures, so check conditions close to travel.

For rain preparation, note that mean daily rainfall is highest in February at 4.02 mm/day; pack suitable rainwear if travelling then, while recognising that a monthly mean cannot predict rain on a specific day. For outdoor sightseeing guided by average sunshine, December has the highest mean daily sunshine duration, 11.66 hours/day, while June has the lowest at 9.16 hours/day. These durations may inform daylight planning, but they are not day length or a promise of clear skies.

Climate Data Overview for Maseru, Lesotho

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Maseru, Lesotho. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month	Average: Temperature °C	Rain (mm) / day	Snow (mm) / day	Sunshine (h) / day
Jan	20.9	3.71	0.00	11.54
Feb	19.6	4.02	0.00	10.83
Mar	17.8	2.75	0.00	10.33
Apr	14.0	2.39	0.00	9.33
May	10.8	0.65	0.00	9.41
Jun	7.3	0.24	0.05	9.16
Jul	7.2	0.43	0.24	9.26
Aug	10.0	0.55	0.10	9.97
Sep	15.1	0.54	0.01	10.59
Oct	17.7	1.57	0.00	11.16
Nov	18.7	3.13	0.00	11.35
Dec	20.2	3.56	0.00	11.66
Average	14.9	1.96	0.03	10.38