Mafeteng, Lesotho Weather

Mafeteng,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
10°C
50.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 842 hPa

Feel like: 7 °C

Temperature: 10°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 38%

Wind: NNW - 2 km/h

Visibility: 43.56 km

Weather forecast

Mon
06 Jul
8°C / 17°C
Clear Sky
Tue
07 Jul
6°C / 16°C
Clear Sky
Wed
08 Jul
6°C / 13°C
Overcast
Thu
09 Jul
4°C / 12°C
Overcast
Fri
10 Jul
3°C / 14°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
15:00 PM
-2° / 10°
-2° / 10°
Clear Sky
38% 15 km/h
16:00 PM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
39% 5 km/h
17:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
39% 7 km/h
18:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
39% 10 km/h
19:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
41% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
42% 12 km/h
21:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
43% 13 km/h
22:00 PM
-5° /
-5° /
Clear Sky
43% 15 km/h
23:00 PM
-6° /
-6° /
Clear Sky
41% 15 km/h
00:00 AM
-6° /
-6° /
Clear Sky
38% 15 km/h
01:00 AM
-7° /
-7° /
Clear Sky
37% 15 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 13.77°C
  • Average low 4.57°C
  • Hottest day 18°C (24 June 2026)
  • Coldest day -1°C (02 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 54.2%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 53 mm (22 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 14°C
  • Min: 2°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:
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Cotton socks

Temperature

Early
-7°C / 2°C
Morning
-8°C / 12°C
Afternoon
-2°C / 10°C
Evening
-5°C / 6°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 438
  • CO 174
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 68
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 4
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,352

Sunrise / Sunset

05:07
15:24