Mokhotlong, Lesotho Weather

Mokhotlong,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
4°C
39.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 794 hPa

Feel like: 2 °C

Temperature: 4°C

Cloud: 2%

Humidity: 70%

Wind: E - 1 km/h

Visibility: 5.96 km

Weather forecast

Sat
08 Aug
0°C / 16°C
Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
-2°C / 2°C
Heavy Snow Showers
Mon
10 Aug
-4°C / 1°C
Overcast
Tue
11 Aug
-3°C / 2°C
Snow Fall Slight
Wed
12 Aug
-5°C / 3°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
20:00 PM
0° /
0° /
Clear Sky
70% 6 km/h
21:00 PM
0° /
0° /
Clear Sky
71% 4 km/h
22:00 PM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
70% 4 km/h
23:00 PM
-2° /
-2° /
Clear Sky
68% 4 km/h
00:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Clear Sky
66% 4 km/h
01:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
66% 4 km/h
02:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
64% 4 km/h
03:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Partly Cloudy
64% 5 km/h
04:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Overcast
64% 6 km/h
05:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Overcast
62% 6 km/h
06:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Overcast
59% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 12.47°C
  • Average low -0.77°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (19 August 2026)
  • Coldest day -7°C (13 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 46.73%
  • Days with precipitation 11 days
  • Highest precipitation 74 mm (28 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 16°C
  • Min: 1°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 mild weather in Mokhotlong, with temperatures between 13ºC to 16ºC (55.4ºF to 60.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse

Temperature

Early
-6°C / 1°C
Morning
-4°C / 13°C
Afternoon
-1°C / 13°C
Evening
0°C / 4°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 445
  • CO 188
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 92
  • PM10 39
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 9
  • CH4 1,335

Sunrise / Sunset

04:42
15:36