Mokhotlong, Lesotho Weather

Mokhotlong,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
2°C
35.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 793 hPa

Feel like: 0 °C

Temperature: 2°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 60%

Wind: ESE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 49.26 km

Weather forecast

Sun
26 Jul
1°C / 16°C
Mainly Clear
Mon
27 Jul
0°C / 11°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Tue
28 Jul
0°C / 5°C
Snow Showers Slight
Wed
29 Jul
-2°C / 11°C
Overcast
Thu
30 Jul
0°C / 14°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
20:00 PM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
60% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
-6° /
-6° /
Clear Sky
53% 9 km/h
22:00 PM
-8° /
-8° /
Clear Sky
45% 7 km/h
23:00 PM
-11° /
-11° /
Clear Sky
36% 7 km/h
00:00 AM
-13° /
-13° /
Clear Sky
30% 7 km/h
01:00 AM
-14° /
-14° /
Clear Sky
27% 7 km/h
02:00 AM
-14° /
-14° /
Clear Sky
27% 6 km/h
03:00 AM
-15° /
-15° /
Clear Sky
27% 7 km/h
04:00 AM
-15° /
-15° /
Clear Sky
27% 7 km/h
05:00 AM
-15° /
-15° /
Clear Sky
27% 7 km/h
06:00 AM
-9° /
-9° /
Clear Sky
35% 6 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 13.3°C
  • Average low -0.33°C
  • Hottest day 18°C (07 August 2026)
  • Coldest day -4°C (12 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 44.03%
  • Days with precipitation 10 days
  • Highest precipitation 38 mm (28 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 15°C
  • Min: 0°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 14ºC to 17ºC (57.2ºF to 62.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Scarf (optional)
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Cotton socks

Temperature

Early
-11°C / 1°C
Morning
-9°C / 10°C
Afternoon
-4°C / 11°C
Evening
-6°C / 2°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 441
  • CO 120
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 16
  • O3 69
  • PM10 77
  • PM25 74
  • SO2 6
  • CH4 1,316

Sunrise / Sunset

04:51
15:29