Mafeteng, Lesotho experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 7°C (45°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.
Mafeteng, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mafeteng, 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
7/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 21°C / 7°C
Feels Like 19°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 67 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 56%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 9 days
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Avg Low14°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-1°C
July
Avg High14°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High14°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
September (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:06
Daylight 10.2h
Sunset 17:20
Live conditions—
Mafeteng on the map · live conditions
Mafeteng, Lesotho
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Lesotho
- City
- Mafeteng
- Population
- 45.3K
- Coordinates
- -29.82°, 27.24°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 14 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 0°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 / 14°C . Feb: 25°C / 13°C . Mar: 24°C / 12°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 17°C / 3°C . Jun: 14°C / 0°C . Jul: 14°C / -1°C . Aug: 18°C / 1°C . Sep: 22°C / 6°C . Oct: 24°C / 8°C . Nov: 25°C / 11°C . Dec: 26°C / 13°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 128 mm. Feb: 111 mm. Mar: 92 mm. Apr: 101 mm. May: 22 mm. Jun: 11 mm. Jul: 13 mm. Aug: 13 mm. Sep: 23 mm. Oct: 58 mm. Nov: 104 mm. Dec: 133 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 60%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 70%. May: 63%. Jun: 60%. Jul: 53%. Aug: 45%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 44%. Nov: 52%. Dec: 57%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 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
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 1 days. Jul: 1 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 2.0°C (3.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 36 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 29°C | Jan · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · -1°C | Jul · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 202 mm | Dec · 133 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 19 km/h | Sep · 19 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
Good October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 14°C | 27°C / 13°C | 14days (128 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 25°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 12days (111 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 24°C / 12°C | 23°C / 10°C | 12days (92 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 6°C | 10days (101 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 3°C | 14°C / 0°C | 4days (22 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 63% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 0°C | 10°C / -4°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 60% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 14°C / -1°C | 10°C / -5°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 18°C / 1°C | 13°C / -2°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| September | 22°C / 6°C | 19°C / 3°C | 4days (23 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 24°C / 8°C | 22°C / 6°C | 7days (58 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 11°C | 24°C / 9°C | 10days (104 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 26°C / 13°C | 26°C / 12°C | 15days (133 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 9.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mafeteng are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mafeteng, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mafeteng is January, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mafeteng is July, with average overnight lows of -1°C (30°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mafeteng is December, averaging 133mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mafeteng runs through December, January, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Mafeteng.
Mafeteng receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Mafeteng.
The least favorable months to visit Mafeteng are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Mafeteng is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mafeteng is 56%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Mafeteng receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 9 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Mafeteng are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 26 mph).
Mafeteng averages 13 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 31%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Mafeteng is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 19°C (66°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 Mafeteng, with a climate score of 4.6/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Mafeteng, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (58°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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