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.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 20.8°C69.4°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| March | 18.7°C65.7°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| April | 15°C59°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 10.8°C51.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| June | 7.6°C45.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| July | 7.6°C45.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| August | 10.1°C50.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| September | 14.5°C58.1°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17°C62.6°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 18.8°C65.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 20.3°C68.5°F | 86 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.