Capital city, Lesotho
Maseru weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Maseru
Spring (Sep–Nov) and autumn (Mar–Apr) are mild. Summer (Dec–Feb) has thunderstorms; winter (Jun–Aug) is cold with highland snow and skiing at Afriski.
Maseru weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan29°102 mm
- Feb28°92 mm
- Mar26°74 mm
- Apr22°63 mm
- May18°22 mm
- Jun15°21 mm
- Jul15°8 mm
- Aug18°22 mm
- Sep23°19 mm
- Oct26°61 mm
- Nov27°84 mm
- Dec29°103 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 15°C59°F | 102 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| February | 28°C82°F | 14°C58°F | 92 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| March | 26°C79°F | 12°C54°F | 74 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| April | 22°C71°F | 8°C47°F | 63 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| May | 18°C65°F | 5°C41°F | 22 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| June | 15°C59°F | 1°C34°F | 21 mm | 58% | Cool |
| July | 15°C59°F | 1°C33°F | 8 mm | 53% | Cool |
| August | 18°C65°F | 3°C37°F | 22 mm | 49% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 6°C44°F | 19 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| October | 26°C79°F | 10°C50°F | 61 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| November | 27°C81°F | 12°C53°F | 84 mm | 50% | Pleasant |
| December | 29°C84°F | 14°C57°F | 103 mm | 54% | Pleasant |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Maseru?
Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov. Spring (Sep–Nov) and autumn (Mar–Apr) are mild. Summer (Dec–Feb) has thunderstorms; winter (Jun–Aug) is cold with highland snow and skiing at Afriski.
When is the rainy season in Maseru?
Rain peaks in December with about 103 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Maseru?
January, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Maseru get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 1°C (33°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.