Mokhotlong, Lesotho Weather

Mokhotlong,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-1°C
30.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 791 hPa

Feel like: -5 °C

Temperature: -1°C

Cloud: 32%

Humidity: 88%

Wind: E - 5 km/h

Visibility: 0.44 km

Weather forecast

Sat
15 Aug
0°C / 16°C
Clear Sky
Sun
16 Aug
2°C / 19°C
Mainly Clear
Mon
17 Aug
3°C / 22°C
Clear Sky
Tue
18 Aug
2°C / 19°C
Clear Sky
Wed
19 Aug
3°C / 18°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
-3° / -1°
-3° / -1°
Mainly Clear
88% 12 km/h
18:00 PM
-4° / -3°
-4° / -3°
Mainly Clear
87% 14 km/h
19:00 PM
-5° / -3°
-5° / -3°
Mainly Clear
85% 13 km/h
20:00 PM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Mainly Clear
86% 13 km/h
21:00 PM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Mainly Clear
84% 12 km/h
22:00 PM
-7° / -4°
-7° / -4°
Mainly Clear
82% 11 km/h
23:00 PM
-7° / -4°
-7° / -4°
Mainly Clear
80% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
-7° / -4°
-7° / -4°
Mainly Clear
79% 9 km/h
01:00 AM
-7° / -4°
-7° / -4°
Clear Sky
76% 9 km/h
02:00 AM
-8° / -4°
-8° / -4°
Mainly Clear
74% 7 km/h
03:00 AM
-8° / -3°
-8° / -3°
Partly Cloudy
67% 5 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 14.3°C
  • Average low 0.1°C
  • Hottest day 22°C (17 August 2026)
  • Coldest day -6°C (30 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 44.63%
  • Days with precipitation 4 days
  • Highest precipitation 88 mm (09 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 10°C
  • Min: -6°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 cool weather in Mokhotlong, with temperatures between 10ºC to 13ºC (50.0ºF to 55.4ºF), you should consider wearing:
- Knit hat (optional for cooler mornings)
- Light scarf or wrap
- Thin gloves (optional for early mornings or late evenings)
- Cotton socks

Temperature

Early
-10°C / -6°C
Morning
-3°C / 5°C
Afternoon
-3°C / 6°C
Evening
-6°C / -4°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 440
  • CO 123
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 3
  • O3 91
  • PM10 9
  • PM25 9
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,306

Sunrise / Sunset

04:36
15:40