Climate normals · 1970–2000
Maseru Climate
Maseru is a city in Lesotho (14) with a population of about 359,753. Its average annual temperature is 15°C (59°F), with roughly 703 mm of rain per year.
15°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Maseru Climate
Maseru has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 114 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 108 mm |
| March | 19° / 65° | 91 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 54 mm |
| May | 11° / 51° | 21 mm |
| June | 7° / 45° | 12 mm |
| July | 7° / 45° | 10 mm |
| August | 10° / 50° | 19 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 31 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 71 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 84 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 88 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Maseru
The most comfortable months to visit Maseru are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is June (near -1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Maseru are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Maseru, Lesotho has an average annual temperature of 15°C and about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Maseru average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.