Climate of Maseru, Lesotho
Area-weighted average across Maseru. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Maseru, a subdivision of Lesotho, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 5.6°C / 42.1°F in June to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 119 mm / 4.7 in depending on the season (774 mm / 30.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5°C65.3°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| February | 17.8°C64°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 15.9°C60.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 12.5°C54.5°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| May | 8.7°C47.7°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| June | 5.6°C42.1°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| July | 5.7°C42.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| August | 8.2°C46.8°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| September | 12°C53.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| October | 14.3°C57.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| November | 15.9°C60.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 17.6°C63.7°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maseru?
Maseru, Lesotho does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 18.5°C / 65.3°F, and the driest is July at 12 mm / 0.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Maseru?
Maseru, Lesotho has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.6°C / 42.1°F in June to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 774 mm / 30.5 in, with the wettest month being January (119 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest July (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Maseru?
The hottest month in Maseru is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Maseru?
The coldest month in Maseru is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 5.6°C / 42.1°F.
When does it rain most in Maseru?
The wettest month in Maseru is January, averaging about 119 mm / 4.7 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.