Lesotho climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Lesotho. Maseru has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa).
Climate of Maseru at a glance
The year average in Maseru is 16 °C60 °F. The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is July, with an average low of 1 °C33 °F. About 670 mm26 in of precipitation falls in a year. December is the wettest month and July the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are February–May and September–November.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Lesotho does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Lesotho: Maseru. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Maseru?
January is the warmest month, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F. July is the coldest, with an average low of 1 °C33 °F.
When does it rain the most in Maseru?
December is the wettest month, with about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 670 mm26 in.
When is the best time to visit Maseru?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are February–May and September–November. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Lesotho
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maseru | 16 | 29 | 1 | 670 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.