When is the best time to go to Maputsoe

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Maputsoe, 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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Maputsoe weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maputsoe 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

Maputsoe January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 114mm 9.2hrs 14.6hrs

The climate in Maputsoe during January can be summarized as warm and damp.

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

January is in the summer in Maputsoe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in January »

February

Maputsoe February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 96mm 8.8hrs 13.9hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Maputsoe 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 Maputsoe with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in February »

March

Maputsoe March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 92mm 8.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Maputsoe is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Maputsoe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 92mm 3.6 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in March »

April

Maputsoe April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 62mm 8.5hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Maputsoe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 62mm 2.4 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.

Maputsoe weather in April »

May

Maputsoe May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 24mm 9hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Maputsoe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 24mm 0.9 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in May »

June

Maputsoe June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 12mm 9hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Maputsoe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in June »

July

Maputsoe July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 9mm 9.5hrs 13.9hrs

July in Maputsoe is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the winter in Maputsoe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Maputsoe weather in July »

August

Maputsoe August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 19mm 10.1hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Maputsoe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 19mm 0.7 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in August »

September

Maputsoe September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 29mm 9.5hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Maputsoe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 29mm 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in September »

October

Maputsoe October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 65mm 9.1hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Maputsoe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 65mm 2.6 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in October »

November

Maputsoe November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 80mm 9.3hrs 14.6hrs

November in Maputsoe 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 Maputsoe.

November is in the spring in Maputsoe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 80mm 3.1 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Maputsoe weather in November »

December

Maputsoe December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 97mm 9.7hrs 13.9hrs

December in Maputsoe is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Maputsoe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maputsoe with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Maputsoe weather in December »

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Maputsoe weather stats

Maputsoe weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10.1hrs
Coldest month: June 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: January 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: February 24.4°C 75.9°F
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