Mokhotlong, Lesotho Weather

Mokhotlong,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
9°C
48.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 792 hPa

Feel like: 8 °C

Temperature: 9°C

Cloud: 33%

Humidity: 81%

Wind: SE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 37.08 km

Weather forecast

Thu
15 Oct
9°C / 25°C
Mainly Clear
Fri
16 Oct
9°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Sat
17 Oct
9°C / 25°C
Drizzle
Sun
18 Oct
3°C / 15°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Mon
19 Oct
1°C / 23°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
00:00 AM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Mainly Clear
81% 9 km/h
01:00 AM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Partly Cloudy
84% 9 km/h
02:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Fog
89% 9 km/h
03:00 AM
6° / 7°
6° / 7°
Fog
92% 8 km/h
04:00 AM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Fog
93% 9 km/h
05:00 AM
8° / 11°
8° / 11°
Overcast
83% 13 km/h
06:00 AM
8° / 14°
8° / 14°
Partly Cloudy
66% 15 km/h
07:00 AM
7° / 18°
7° / 18°
Overcast
48% 21 km/h
08:00 AM
7° / 19°
7° / 19°
Overcast
43% 29 km/h
09:00 AM
6° / 21°
6° / 21°
Partly Cloudy
37% 31 km/h
10:00 AM
4° / 22°
4° / 22°
Drizzle
31% 45 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 21.83°C
  • Average low 6.63°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (21 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (30 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 50.43%
  • Days with precipitation 24 days
  • Highest precipitation 53 mm (17 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 22°C
  • Min: 7°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

Temperature and possibility of rain in Mokhotlong in the coming days

Rainfall in Mokhotlong in the coming days

Mokhotlong Climate Summary

Mokhotlong features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 11.51ºC (52.72ºF), which is about -4.55% lower than the national average for Lesotho. Annually, the city experiences approximately 115.12 millimeters (4.53 inches) of rainfall, spread across 147.29 rainy days, accounting for 40.35% of the year.

Longitude -29.2875557
Latitude 29.0605389
Yearly high temperature 15.37ºC (59.67ºF)
Yearly low temperature 4.72ºC (40.5ºF)
Hottest month January 19.11ºC (66.4ºF)
Coldest month July -1.14ºC (29.95ºF)
Yearly precip 115.12mm (4.53in)
Days with rainfall 147.29 days (40.35%)
Driest month July (48.47%)
Wettest month January (70.95%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 19.11° / 8.93° 25.0 days
February 18.64° / 8.05° 20.82 days
March 17.48° / 6.63° 19.09 days
April 14.26° / 3.72° 10.55 days
May 12.33° / 2.18° 4.64 days
June 9.88° / -0.8° 1.91 days
July 9.67° / -1.14° 1.55 days
August 12.23° / 1.65° 3.27 days
September 16.0° / 5.28° 5.55 days
October 17.46° / 6.62° 13.36 days
November 18.35° / 7.08° 17.73 days
December 19.08° / 8.4° 23.82 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Mokhotlong?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 19.11ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of -1.14ºC).

2. What should I wear in Mokhotlong today?

For today's warm weather in Mokhotlong, with temperatures between 20ºC to 23ºC (68.0ºF to 73.4ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Sun hat or cap
- Cotton or linen fabrics
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Sunglasses

Temperature

Early
6°C / 7°C
Morning
6°C / 21°C
Afternoon
5°C / 18°C
Evening
5°C / 12°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 450
  • CO 117
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 52
  • PM10 13
  • PM25 13
  • SO2 3
  • CH4 1,302

Sunrise / Sunset

03:26
16:13