Maseru Climate by Month
The climate in Maseru is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Maseru, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Maseru receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 926 mm. The climate in Maseru shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, with an average of 147 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Maseru offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (10.3 hours daily) and June (7.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Maseru.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Maseru in Lesotho
During the months of March, April, May, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 309 hours of sunshine.
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