Quthing, Lesotho experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.5°C (2.7°F) across the available records.
Quthing, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Quthing, 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
7.1/10
Best: January, February, March, September, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 21°C / 8°C
Feels Like 19°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 71 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 58%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Avg Low14°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
1°C
July
Avg High14°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
3days
June
Avg High14°C
Avg Low2°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
September (Gusts 55)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:05
Daylight 10.2h
Sunset 17:17
Live conditions—
Quthing on the map · live conditions
Quthing, Lesotho
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Lesotho
- City
- Quthing
- Population
- 33.9K
- Coordinates
- -30.40°, 27.70°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 15 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 4 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: 26°C / 14°C . Feb: 25°C / 14°C . Mar: 24°C / 12°C . Apr: 20°C / 9°C . May: 17°C / 5°C . Jun: 14°C / 2°C . Jul: 14°C / 1°C . Aug: 17°C / 3°C . Sep: 22°C / 8°C . Oct: 24°C / 9°C . Nov: 25°C / 11°C . Dec: 26°C / 13°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 129 mm. Feb: 109 mm. Mar: 88 mm. Apr: 93 mm. May: 28 mm. Jun: 25 mm. Jul: 23 mm. Aug: 19 mm. Sep: 32 mm. Oct: 66 mm. Nov: 101 mm. Dec: 135 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 68%. May: 61%. Jun: 59%. Jul: 53%. Aug: 46%. Sep: 43%. Oct: 49%. Nov: 57%. Dec: 63%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 18 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
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 2 days. Jul: 3 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.5°C (2.7°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 16 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 28°C | Jan · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 0°C | Jul · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 149 mm | Dec · 135 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 18 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
Fair September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 14°C | 27°C / 14°C | 15days (129 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 25°C / 14°C | 26°C / 13°C | 14days (109 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 24°C / 12°C | 24°C / 12°C | 13days (88 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 11days (93 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 5°C | 15°C / 3°C | 4days (28 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 61% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 2°C | 10°C / -2°C | 3days (25 mm) Excellent | 8.9h Good | 59% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 14°C / 1°C | 10°C / -2°C | 5days (23 mm) Good | 9.2h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 17°C / 3°C | 13°C / 0°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 46% Moderate | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 8°C | 18°C / 5°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 24°C / 9°C | 22°C / 7°C | 8days (66 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 25°C / 11°C | 24°C / 10°C | 11days (101 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 26°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 16days (135 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 9.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Quthing are January, February, March, September, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Quthing, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Quthing is January, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Quthing is July, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Quthing is December, averaging 135mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Quthing runs through December, January, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Quthing.
Quthing receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Quthing.
The least favorable months to visit Quthing are May, June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, September, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Quthing is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Quthing is 58%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Quthing receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Quthing are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 55 km/h / 34 mph).
Quthing averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 35%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Quthing is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Quthing has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb 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 Quthing ranges from 7°C (45°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 Quthing, with a climate score of 5.4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, September, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Quthing, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (57°F) and 3 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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