Maseru weather in August (Lesotho)

Curious about the climate in Maseru this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Maseru during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Maseru in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 281 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Maseru. April, May, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, June, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maseru climate page with graphs.

 

Maseru, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 27%  

Sunshine 281 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Lesotho in August

Find out more about the weather in Lesotho and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Maseru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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