Mabote, Lesotho experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records.
Mabote, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mabote, Lesotho. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.2/10
Best: January, February, March, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 22°C / 8°C
Feels Like 21°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 76 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Avg Low15°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
0°C
July
Avg High16°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High16°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
September (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:03
Daylight 10.3h
Sunset 17:20
Live conditions—
Mabote on the map · live conditions
Mabote, Lesotho
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Lesotho
- City
- Mabote
- Population
- 38K
- Coordinates
- -29.28°, 27.52°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 14 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 15°C . Feb: 26°C / 14°C . Mar: 25°C / 13°C . Apr: 21°C / 9°C . May: 19°C / 4°C . Jun: 16°C / 1°C . Jul: 16°C / 0°C . Aug: 19°C / 2°C . Sep: 24°C / 7°C . Oct: 25°C / 10°C . Nov: 26°C / 12°C . Dec: 27°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 137 mm. Feb: 124 mm. Mar: 94 mm. Apr: 113 mm. May: 24 mm. Jun: 10 mm. Jul: 12 mm. Aug: 16 mm. Sep: 27 mm. Oct: 68 mm. Nov: 127 mm. Dec: 160 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 64%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 71%. May: 64%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 55%. Aug: 47%. Sep: 43%. Oct: 47%. Nov: 56%. Dec: 61%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 10.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 40 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 28°C | Jan · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 0°C | Jul · 0°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 268 mm | Dec · 160 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 18 km/h | Sep · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 15°C | 29°C / 15°C | 15days (137 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 26°C / 14°C | 27°C / 14°C | 12days (124 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 12days (94 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 9°C | 20°C / 7°C | 11days (113 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 4°C | 16°C / 1°C | 3days (24 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 16°C / 1°C | 12°C / -3°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 61% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 16°C / 0°C | 12°C / -4°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 55% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 19°C / 2°C | 15°C / -1°C | 3days (16 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 7°C | 21°C / 4°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 10°C | 23°C / 7°C | 7days (68 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 26°C / 12°C | 25°C / 10°C | 12days (127 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 27°C / 14°C | 27°C / 13°C | 15days (160 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mabote are January, February, March, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mabote, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mabote is January, with average daytime highs of 27°C (81°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mabote is July, with average overnight lows of 0°C (31°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mabote is December, averaging 160mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mabote runs through January, December, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Mabote.
Mabote receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Mabote.
The least favorable months to visit Mabote are July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Mabote is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mabote is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Mabote rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 10 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Mabote are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Mabote averages 13 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 32%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Mabote is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mabote has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Mabote ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 21°C (70°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Mabote, with a climate score of 5.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Mabote, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 16°C (60°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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