Mokhotlong, Lesotho Weather

Mokhotlong,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
13°C
55.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 795 hPa

Feel like: 12 °C

Temperature: 13°C

Cloud: 54%

Humidity: 78%

Wind: SE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 40.48 km

Weather forecast

Thu
15 Oct
9°C / 25°C
Drizzle
Fri
16 Oct
10°C / 25°C
Drizzle
Sat
17 Oct
10°C / 24°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sun
18 Oct
1°C / 19°C
Drizzle
Mon
19 Oct
0°C / 22°C
Partly Cloudy
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
9° / 13°
9° / 13°
Partly Cloudy
78% 11 km/h
18:00 PM
9° / 12°
9° / 12°
Partly Cloudy
78% 10 km/h
19:00 PM
8° / 13°
8° / 13°
Mainly Clear
71% 10 km/h
20:00 PM
7° / 12°
7° / 12°
Mainly Clear
68% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
6° / 12°
6° / 12°
Clear Sky
67% 8 km/h
22:00 PM
5° / 11°
5° / 11°
Clear Sky
67% 7 km/h
23:00 PM
5° / 11°
5° / 11°
Clear Sky
68% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
5° / 10°
5° / 10°
Clear Sky
69% 9 km/h
01:00 AM
4° / 9°
4° / 9°
Clear Sky
72% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
4° / 9°
4° / 9°
Clear Sky
74% 10 km/h
03:00 AM
4° / 8°
4° / 8°
Clear Sky
75% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 21.73°C
  • Average low 6.07°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (24 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (30 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 49.47%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 47 mm (10 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 20°C
  • Min: 9°C
  • Total Precipitation: 8 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 21ºC to 24ºC (69.8ºF to 75.2ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Light, breathable socks

Temperature

Early
8°C / 9°C
Morning
8°C / 17°C
Afternoon
8°C / 16°C
Evening
6°C / 12°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 447
  • CO 134
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 62
  • PM10 3
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,304

Sunrise / Sunset

03:26
16:13