When is the best time to go to Mokhotlong

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mokhotlong 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

Mokhotlong January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 127mm 8.2hrs 14.6hrs

The weather in January in Mokhotlong is characteristically mild and wet.

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

January is in the summer in Mokhotlong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in January »

February

Mokhotlong February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 108mm 7.9hrs 13.9hrs

February in Mokhotlong is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the summer in Mokhotlong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in February »

March

Mokhotlong March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 88mm 7.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Mokhotlong is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mokhotlong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in March »

April

Mokhotlong April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 48mm 7.7hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mokhotlong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in April »

May

Mokhotlong May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 20mm 8.5hrs 11.5hrs

May is a dry month in Mokhotlong and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mokhotlong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 20mm 0.8 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in May »

June

Mokhotlong June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 11mm 8.7hrs 14.6hrs

June in Mokhotlong is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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

June is in the winter in Mokhotlong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mokhotlong 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in June »

July

Mokhotlong July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 10mm 9.1hrs 13.9hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Mokhotlong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Mokhotlong weather in July »

August

Mokhotlong August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 21mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Mokhotlong is characteristically cool and dry.

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

August is in the winter in Mokhotlong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 21mm 0.8 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.

Mokhotlong weather in August »

September

Mokhotlong September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 40mm 8.8hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Mokhotlong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Mokhotlong weather in September »

October

Mokhotlong October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 75mm 8.1hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Mokhotlong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in October »

November

Mokhotlong November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 97mm 8.1hrs 14.6hrs

November in Mokhotlong is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the spring in Mokhotlong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in November »

December

Mokhotlong December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 109mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs

December in Mokhotlong is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the summer in Mokhotlong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mokhotlong with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mokhotlong weather in December »

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Mokhotlong weather stats

Mokhotlong weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.1hrs
Coldest month: June 11.2°C 52.2°F
Wettest month: January 127mm 5ins
Warmest sea: February 25.7°C 78.3°F
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