Mapoteng, Lesotho experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Mapoteng, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mapoteng, 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
6.7/10
Best: January, February, March, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 20°C / 7°C
Feels Like 19°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 86 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 61%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
25°C
January
Avg Low13°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
-1°C
July
Avg High14°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High14°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
September (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:01
Daylight 10.3h
Sunset 17:19
Live conditions—
Mapoteng on the map · live conditions
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Lesotho
- City
- Mapoteng
- Population
- 14.2K
- Coordinates
- -29.11°, 27.97°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 17 days/mo
2/3 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 3 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: 25°C / 13°C . Feb: 24°C / 13°C . Mar: 23°C / 11°C . Apr: 19°C / 7°C . May: 17°C / 3°C . Jun: 14°C / 0°C . Jul: 14°C / -1°C . Aug: 17°C / 1°C . Sep: 21°C / 6°C . Oct: 23°C / 8°C . Nov: 24°C / 10°C . Dec: 24°C / 13°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 154 mm. Feb: 143 mm. Mar: 101 mm. Apr: 117 mm. May: 27 mm. Jun: 15 mm. Jul: 12 mm. Aug: 20 mm. Sep: 39 mm. Oct: 80 mm. Nov: 152 mm. Dec: 169 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 72%. May: 65%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 55%. Aug: 48%. Sep: 45%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. 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 8. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
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 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 24 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 26°C | Jan · 25°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · -1°C | Jul · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 300 mm | Dec · 169 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 15 km/h | Sep · 16 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 best
Good November best
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 25°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 17days (154 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 9.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 24°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 15days (143 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 23°C / 11°C | 23°C / 10°C | 13days (101 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 7°C | 18°C / 5°C | 11days (117 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 3°C | 15°C / 0°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 0°C | 11°C / -4°C | 2days (15 mm) Excellent | 9.2h Good | 62% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 14°C / -1°C | 10°C / -5°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 55% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 17°C / 1°C | 14°C / -2°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| September | 21°C / 6°C | 19°C / 3°C | 5days (39 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 23°C / 8°C | 22°C / 6°C | 8days (80 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 24°C / 10°C | 23°C / 9°C | 14days (152 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 24°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 19days (169 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
Compare Nearby City Climates
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mapoteng are January, February, March, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mapoteng, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mapoteng is January, with average daytime highs of 25°C (77°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mapoteng 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 Mapoteng is December, averaging 169mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mapoteng runs through December, January, February, November, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Mapoteng.
Mapoteng receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Mapoteng.
The least favorable months to visit Mapoteng are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Mapoteng is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mapoteng is 61%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Mapoteng receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Mapoteng are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Mapoteng 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 Mapoteng is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mapoteng 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 Mapoteng 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 Mapoteng, with a climate score of 4.6/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, October, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Mapoteng, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (57°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.
Last updated: