Mafeteng, Lesotho Weather

Mafeteng,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
7°C
44.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 841 hPa

Feel like: 4 °C

Temperature: 7°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 37%

Wind: E - 2 km/h

Visibility: 42.74 km

Weather forecast

Sun
26 Jul
5°C / 17°C
Overcast
Mon
27 Jul
6°C / 14°C
Drizzle
Tue
28 Jul
2°C / 10°C
Drizzle
Wed
29 Jul
1°C / 13°C
Mainly Clear
Thu
30 Jul
5°C / 17°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
23:00 PM
-6° /
-6° /
Clear Sky
37% 5 km/h
00:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
43% 5 km/h
01:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
52% 8 km/h
02:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Clear Sky
56% 11 km/h
03:00 AM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
58% 14 km/h
04:00 AM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
58% 14 km/h
05:00 AM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
59% 13 km/h
06:00 AM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
51% 12 km/h
07:00 AM
0° / 12°
0° / 12°
Clear Sky
42% 17 km/h
08:00 AM
0° / 14°
0° / 14°
Clear Sky
35% 19 km/h
09:00 AM
-1° / 15°
-1° / 15°
Clear Sky
32% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 15.0°C
  • Average low 4.37°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (07 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (08 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 44.27%
  • Days with precipitation 11 days
  • Highest precipitation 36 mm (28 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 17°C
  • Min: 3°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Mafeteng over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Mafeteng in the coming days

Rainfall in Mafeteng in the coming days

Mafeteng Climate Summary

Mafeteng features a Marine west coast, warm summer (Köppen classification: Cfb), with an average annual temperature of 18.33ºC (64.99ºF), which is about 2.27% higher than the national average for Lesotho. Annually, the city experiences approximately 78.47 millimeters (3.09 inches) of rainfall, spread across 103.8 rainy days, accounting for 28.44% of the year.

Longitude -29.8224312
Latitude 27.2388161
Yearly high temperature 22.39ºC (72.3ºF)
Yearly low temperature 10.2ºC (50.36ºF)
Hottest month January 27.91ºC (82.24ºF)
Coldest month July 3.6ºC (38.48ºF)
Yearly precip 78.47mm (3.09in)
Days with rainfall 103.8 days (28.44%)
Driest month July (48.64%)
Wettest month January (49.14%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 27.91° / 16.57° 16.91 days
February 26.67° / 15.4° 14.36 days
March 25.33° / 13.32° 14.36 days
April 21.03° / 9.61° 8.45 days
May 18.62° / 7.32° 4.18 days
June 14.78° / 3.59° 2.45 days
July 14.98° / 3.6° 2.27 days
August 18.21° / 5.31° 2.45 days
September 22.78° / 8.76° 4.64 days
October 25.09° / 11.3° 7.55 days
November 26.03° / 12.6° 10.73 days
December 27.26° / 14.97° 15.45 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Mafeteng?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 27.91ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 3.6ºC).

2. What should I wear in Mafeteng today?

For today's mild weather in Mafeteng, with temperatures between 14ºC to 17ºC (57.2ºF to 62.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Scarf (optional)
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Comfortable jeans or slacks

Temperature

Early
-2°C / 3°C
Morning
-2°C / 13°C
Afternoon
-4°C / 13°C
Evening
-6°C / 6°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 442
  • CO 260
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 11
  • O3 34
  • PM10 25
  • PM25 25
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,341

Sunrise / Sunset

05:00
15:35