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Climate of Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho

Point-value climate at Maseru (Maseru, Lesotho). Population approximately 361,324.

Located in Maseru, Lesotho, Maseru has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 361,324. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.6°C / 45.7°F in June to 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 113 mm / 4.4 in (January) — about 698 mm / 27.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Lesotho, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maseru's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.

Best sunny months: September.

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MonthTemperatureRainfallMatches
January21.4°C70.5°F113 mm4.4″
February20.8°C69.4°F107 mm4.2″
March18.7°C65.7°F91 mm3.6″
April15°C59°F53 mm2.1″
May10.8°C51.4°F20 mm0.8″
June7.6°C45.7°F12 mm0.5″
July7.6°C45.7°F10 mm0.4″
August10.1°C50.2°F20 mm0.8″
September14.5°C58.1°F31 mm1.2″Sunny & Mild
October17°C62.6°F71 mm2.8″
November18.8°C65.8°F84 mm3.3″
December20.3°C68.5°F86 mm3.4″

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Maseru?

The months with the sunniest, driest weather are September. Maseru's warmest month is January at an average of 21.4°C / 70.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.

What is the climate of Maseru?

Maseru, in Maseru, Lesotho, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.6°C / 45.7°F in June to 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 698 mm / 27.5 in, with the wettest month being January (113 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest July (10 mm / 0.4 in).

What is the average temperature in Maseru in January?

The average temperature in Maseru in January is 21.4°C / 70.5°F, with rainfall of about 113 mm / 4.4 in — the warmest month of the year.

When is the driest month in Maseru?

The driest month in Maseru is July, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.6°C / 45.7°F.

When is the wettest month in Maseru?

The wettest month in Maseru is January, with approximately 113 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.