Mafeteng, Lesotho Weather

Mafeteng,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
22°C
71.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 842 hPa

Feel like: 20 °C

Temperature: 22°C

Cloud: 71%

Humidity: 36%

Wind: S - 8 km/h

Visibility: 46.26 km

Weather forecast

Sat
26 Sep
10°C / 19°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Sun
27 Sep
6°C / 19°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
28 Sep
7°C / 20°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
29 Sep
8°C / 20°C
Mainly Clear
Wed
30 Sep
9°C / 20°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
15:00 PM
6° / 22°
6° / 22°
Partly Cloudy
36% 22 km/h
16:00 PM
8° / 19°
8° / 19°
Overcast
49% 16 km/h
17:00 PM
8° / 17°
8° / 17°
Overcast
55% 11 km/h
18:00 PM
8° / 17°
8° / 17°
Overcast
58% 16 km/h
19:00 PM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Overcast
60% 24 km/h
20:00 PM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Overcast
62% 17 km/h
21:00 PM
7° / 15°
7° / 15°
Overcast
59% 14 km/h
22:00 PM
7° / 16°
7° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
55% 14 km/h
23:00 PM
7° / 15°
7° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
57% 15 km/h
00:00 AM
6° / 14°
6° / 14°
Mainly Clear
60% 15 km/h
01:00 AM
6° / 14°
6° / 14°
Overcast
58% 21 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 20.3°C
  • Average low 9.87°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (08 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (09 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 58.3%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 99 mm (17 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 11°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 warm weather in Mafeteng, with temperatures between 19ºC to 22ºC (66.2ºF to 71.6ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- T-shirt or short-sleeve blouse
- Light, breathable socks
- Sun hat or cap

Temperature

Early
6°C / 11°C
Morning
8°C / 21°C
Afternoon
6°C / 22°C
Evening
7°C / 15°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 442
  • CO 153
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 104
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 4
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,314

Sunrise / Sunset

03:55
16:09