Roma, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026

Cwb Subtropical Highland

Monthly climate averages for Roma, Lesotho. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Roma, 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 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
6.9/10
Best: January, February, March, September, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 21°C / 8°C
Feels Like 19°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 84 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 9 days
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Avg Low14°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
0°C
July
Avg High14°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High14°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
September (Gusts 45)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 07:03
Daylight 10.3h
Sunset 17:19

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Roma, Lesotho

Continent
Africa
Country
Lesotho
City
Roma
Population
14.3K
Coordinates
-29.45°, 27.71°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 16 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 3 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C -12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 14°C . Feb: 25°C / 13°C . Mar: 23°C / 12°C . Apr: 19°C / 8°C . May: 17°C / 4°C . Jun: 14°C / 0°C . Jul: 14°C / 0°C . Aug: 17°C / 2°C . Sep: 22°C / 7°C . Oct: 24°C / 9°C . Nov: 24°C / 11°C . Dec: 25°C / 13°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 31 mm 62 mm 93 mm 124 mm 155 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 151 mm. Feb: 126 mm. Mar: 99 mm. Apr: 115 mm. May: 28 mm. Jun: 17 mm. Jul: 18 mm. Aug: 23 mm. Sep: 38 mm. Oct: 77 mm. Nov: 139 mm. Dec: 179 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 71%. May: 64%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 54%. Aug: 47%. Sep: 43%. Oct: 48%. Nov: 57%. Dec: 63%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 9.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 1 2 3 4 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 1 days. Jul: 2 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 14°C
Feels Like
27°C / 14°C
Rain
17days (151 mm) Wet
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
9.7 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 13°C
Feels Like
25°C / 13°C
Rain
14days (126 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
9 Very High
March best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 12°C
Feels Like
23°C / 11°C
Rain
13days (99 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
8.1 Very High
April
Good
Temp
19°C / 8°C
Feels Like
18°C / 6°C
Rain
11days (115 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
6 High
May
Fair
Temp
17°C / 4°C
Feels Like
15°C / 1°C
Rain
4days (28 mm) Good
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
64% Muggy
UV
5.1 High
June
Fair
Temp
14°C / 0°C
Feels Like
11°C / -3°C
Rain
2days (17 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
61% Muggy
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
July
Fair
Temp
14°C / 0°C
Feels Like
10°C / -4°C
Rain
3days (18 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
54% Moderate
UV
4.8 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
August
Good
Temp
17°C / 2°C
Feels Like
14°C / -2°C
Rain
3days (23 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
47% Moderate
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
1days
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 7°C
Feels Like
19°C / 3°C
Rain
6days (38 mm) Good
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
7.1 Very High
October
Good
Temp
24°C / 9°C
Feels Like
22°C / 7°C
Rain
8days (77 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
8.5 Very High
November best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 11°C
Feels Like
24°C / 9°C
Rain
13days (139 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
9.3 Very High
December
Good
Temp
25°C / 13°C
Feels Like
25°C / 12°C
Rain
17days (179 mm) Wet
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
9.4 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 26°C / 14°C 27°C / 14°C 17days (151 mm) Wet 11.6h Excellent 65% Muggy 9.7 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 25°C / 13°C 25°C / 13°C 14days (126 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 69% Muggy 9 Very High Excellent View Details
March best 23°C / 12°C 23°C / 11°C 13days (99 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 67% Muggy 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
April 19°C / 8°C 18°C / 6°C 11days (115 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 71% Muggy 6 High Good View Details
May 17°C / 4°C 15°C / 1°C 4days (28 mm) Good 9.4h Good 64% Muggy 5.1 High Fair View Details
June 14°C / 0°C 11°C / -3°C 2days (17 mm) Excellent 9.1h Good 61% Muggy 4.3 Moderate Fair View Details
July 14°C / 0°C 10°C / -4°C 3days (18 mm) Excellent 9.3h Good 54% Moderate 4.8 Moderate Fair View Details
August 17°C / 2°C 14°C / -2°C 3days (23 mm) Excellent 9.9h Good 47% Moderate 5.9 High Good View Details
September best 22°C / 7°C 19°C / 3°C 6days (38 mm) Good 10.6h Excellent 43% Moderate 7.1 Very High Excellent View Details
October 24°C / 9°C 22°C / 7°C 8days (77 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 48% Moderate 8.5 Very High Good View Details
November best 24°C / 11°C 24°C / 9°C 13days (139 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 57% Moderate 9.3 Very High Excellent View Details
December 25°C / 13°C 25°C / 12°C 17days (179 mm) Wet 11.8h Excellent 63% Muggy 9.4 Very High Good View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Roma are January, February, March, September, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Roma, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Roma is January, with average daytime highs of 26°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Roma 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 Roma is December, averaging 179mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Roma runs through January, December, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Roma.
Roma receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Roma.
The least favorable months to visit Roma are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, September, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Roma is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Roma is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Roma receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 9 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Roma are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Roma 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 Roma is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Roma 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 Roma ranges from 6°C (43°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 Roma, with a climate score of 4.6/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, September, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Roma, 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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