Weather in Lesotho - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Lesotho range from 18° to 21°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 3 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in Lesotho's cities today

🌧️Maseru 21°💧 19.7 mm 🌧️Leribe 20°💧 10.4 mm 🌧️Mafeteng 18°💧 4.7 mm

Next days in Lesotho

today🌧️ 20°💧 10.4 mm

Sun🌧️ 18°💧 21.9 mm

Mon🌧️ 13°💧 13.9 mm

Tue🌧️ 17°💧 0.2 mm

Wed🌤️ 20°night 17°

Thu☁️ 21°night 17°

Fri☀️ 22°💧 5.1 mm

Sat☀️ 22°💧 1.6 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Monday 7 Sept in Lesotho, the forecast high is 13°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 18°C to 24°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

20°Cnear normal

usually 18°C–24°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Sunday 6 Sept

18°Ccooler than usual

usually 18°C–24°C

cooler than 84% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

13°Cexceptionally cool

usually 18°C–24°C

cooler than 96% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

17°Ccooler than usual

usually 19°C–25°C

cooler than 89% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Wednesday 9 Sept

20°Ccooler than usual

usually 19°C–25°C

cooler than 72% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Thursday 10 Sept

21°Cnear normal

usually 19°C–25°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Friday 11 Sept

22°Cnear normal

usually 19°C–25°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 21°C by day. The coolest year was 2002 (15°C) and the warmest was 2007 (26°C). The current forecast averages 19°C - lower than in 82% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Lesotho

Lesotho - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Lesotho 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

19°

around 15° at night · days with rain: 12

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

22°

around 9° at night · rain chance 9%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

24°

around 12° at night · rain chance 9%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Lesotho: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 19° by day and 15° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 22° in September, and about 24° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Today vs the next days - Lesotho cities

City	Today	+3 days	+7 days	Rain today
🌧️ Maseru	21℃	17℃	23℃	19.7 mm
🌧️ Leribe	20℃	17℃	22℃	10.4 mm
🌧️ Mafeteng	18℃	17℃	22℃	4.7 mm

Day-by-day forecast for Lesotho

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️20°heavy rain

night 12° · evening 17° · rain 10.43 mm · humidity 40% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 49%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️18°moderate rain

night 13° · evening 15° · rain 21.9 mm · humidity 58% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday7 September 2026

🌧️13°heavy rain

night 12° · evening 13° · rain 13.86 mm · humidity 82% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 92%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️17°light rain

night 14° · evening 18° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 61% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 12%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌤️20°a few clouds

night 17° · evening 22° · humidity 38% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 46%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️21°overcast clouds

night 17° · evening 23° · humidity 38% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️22°clear sky

night 16° · evening 23° · rain 5.11 mm · humidity 31% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 9%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️22°clear sky

night 17° · evening 23° · rain 1.58 mm · humidity 34% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 7%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌧️22°light rain

night 15° · evening 23° · rain 2.67 mm · humidity 45% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 70%

Monday14 September 2026

🌧️19°moderate rain

night 17° · evening 22° · rain 6.99 mm · humidity 52% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 83%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☁️23°broken clouds

night 19° · evening 25° · rain 22.15 mm · humidity 40% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 25%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☁️24°overcast clouds

night 19° · evening 26° · rain 1.09 mm · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 96%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌧️23°light rain

night 17° · evening 23° · rain 1.33 mm · humidity 35% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 92%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️13°moderate rain

night 12° · evening 14° · rain 13.13 mm · humidity 80% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday19 September 2026

☁️16°broken clouds

night 13° · evening 17° · rain 0.25 mm · humidity 58% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 69%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌧️19°moderate rain

night 14° · evening 21° · rain 3.07 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 9%

Air quality and smog in Lesotho

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Maseru	8.1	8.4	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Lesotho weather through the year

Lesotho weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (27°)February (26°)March (24°)April (21°)May (20°)June (15°)July (15°)August (18°)September (22°)October (24°)November (24°)December (26°)

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Public holidays in Lesotho - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Lesotho: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).

2026

4 OctoberSunday

Independence Day

falls on a weekend

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

long weekend

26 DecemberSaturday

Boxing Day

falls on a weekend

2027

1 JanuaryFriday

New Year's Day

long weekend

11 MarchThursday

Moshoeshoe Day

long weekend + bridge day

26 MarchFriday

Good Friday

long weekend

29 MarchMonday

Easter Monday

long weekend

1 MaySaturday

Workers' Day

falls on a weekend

6 MayThursday

Ascension Day

long weekend + bridge day

25 MayTuesday

Africa Day/ Heroes' Day

long weekend + bridge day

17 JulySaturday

King Letsie III's Birthday

falls on a weekend

4 OctoberMonday

Independence Day

long weekend

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.

Calendar sources

Nager.Date public holiday database

FAQ - Lesotho weather

What is the weather like in Lesotho today?

Today it is about 20° during the day and 12° at night, heavy rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Lesotho?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.