Mafeteng, Lesotho Weather

Mafeteng,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
14°C
57.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 831 hPa

Feel like: 12 °C

Temperature: 14°C

Cloud: 91%

Humidity: 65%

Wind: N - 9 km/h

Visibility: 37.9 km

Weather forecast

Fri
04 Sep
6°C / 21°C
Drizzle
Sat
05 Sep
11°C / 19°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sun
06 Sep
10°C / 12°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Mon
07 Sep
9°C / 18°C
Drizzle
Tue
08 Sep
10°C / 21°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
18:00 PM
7° / 14°
7° / 14°
Drizzle
65% 32 km/h
19:00 PM
10° / 12°
10° / 12°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
86% 17 km/h
20:00 PM
9° / 12°
9° / 12°
Slight Rain Showers
86% 28 km/h
21:00 PM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Slight Rain Showers
88% 29 km/h
22:00 PM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Moderate Drizzle
89% 21 km/h
23:00 PM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Drizzle
86% 25 km/h
00:00 AM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Drizzle
87% 20 km/h
01:00 AM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Moderate Drizzle
88% 22 km/h
02:00 AM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
88% 21 km/h
03:00 AM
9° / 11°
9° / 11°
Slight Rain Showers
91% 19 km/h
04:00 AM
9° / 10°
9° / 10°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
92% 27 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 19.83°C
  • Average low 9.13°C
  • Hottest day 24°C (01 September 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (17 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 50.93%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 77 mm (06 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 11°C
  • Total Precipitation: 5 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:
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse

Temperature

Early
1°C / 11°C
Morning
4°C / 20°C
Afternoon
9°C / 18°C
Evening
9°C / 11°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 444
  • CO 160
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 88
  • PM10 12
  • PM25 11
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,327

Sunrise / Sunset

04:23
15:57