When is the best time to go to Mafeteng

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mafeteng, Lesotho. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mafeteng weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mafeteng are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mafeteng January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 108mm 9.7hrs 14.7hrs

Mafeteng's weather in January is typically warm and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mafeteng for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Mafeteng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in January »

February

Mafeteng February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 98mm 9.1hrs 14hrs

February in Mafeteng is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

February is in the summer in Mafeteng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in February »

March

Mafeteng March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 101mm 8.7hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Mafeteng is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mafeteng for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mafeteng and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in March »

April

Mafeteng April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 67mm 8.5hrs 12.2hrs

Mafeteng's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mafeteng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in April »

May

Mafeteng May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 24mm 8.7hrs 11.5hrs

May is a dry month in Mafeteng and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafeteng, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mafeteng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in May »

June

Mafeteng June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 16mm 8.7hrs 14.7hrs

Cool and dry weather often prevails in Mafeteng during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

June is in the winter in Mafeteng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in June »

July

Mafeteng July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 11mm 9.4hrs 14hrs

July in Mafeteng is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafeteng, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Mafeteng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in July »

August

Mafeteng August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 20mm 10hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Mafeteng is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafeteng, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mafeteng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in August »

September

Mafeteng September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 28mm 9.7hrs 12.2hrs

Mafeteng's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mafeteng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Mafeteng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in September »

October

Mafeteng October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 56mm 9.5hrs 11.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Mafeteng and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

October is in the spring in Mafeteng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in October »

November

Mafeteng November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 81mm 10hrs 14.7hrs

Mafeteng's weather in November is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

November is in the spring in Mafeteng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in November »

December

Mafeteng December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 76mm 10.5hrs 14hrs

December in Mafeteng is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafeteng.

December is in the summer in Mafeteng and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mafeteng with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mafeteng weather in December »

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Mafeteng weather stats

Mafeteng weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10hrs
Coldest month: June 14.8°C 58.6°F
Wettest month: January 108mm 4.3ins
Warmest sea: February 24.4°C 75.9°F
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