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Khatse in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
Lesotho overall
Prices
Medium
Lesotho overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Khatse

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • KhatseHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Lesotho overall
Low
Prices · Lesotho overall
Medium

Lesotho overall: Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Khatse, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 3 (better)

    Mar: 10

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer rain).

March: Inside Khatse's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Khatse: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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