Lesotho in August

Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatSpring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.
• OctoberGreatWarm, clear days; 4 October Independence Day; Morija arts festival often this month (check).
• AprilGreatAutumn: clear skies, green hills, the best hiking month; Easter queues at borders.
• MayGreatCrisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.

• Lowlands · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijacool

  The warmest part of the country at about 1,500 m; frosty winter mornings, summer storms.

• Central highlands · Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katsecool

  Maletsunyane Falls run fullest Jan–Apr; snow possible May–Sep; storms most summer afternoons.

• Eastern high plateau · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskicool

  Above 2,800 m: below freezing most winter nights; Afriski's ski season runs about June–August; Sani Pass can close with snow.

• Maseru20 °C (68 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
• Khatse13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
• Leribe16 °C (61 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
• Mafeteng19 °C (66 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
• Mohale's Hoek12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 2 rain days
• Mokhotlong13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 rain days
• Morija17 °C (63 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
• Oxbow12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 4 rain days
• Quthing15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain days
• Semonkong13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 2 rain days
• Teyateyaneng19 °C (66 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
• Thaba Bosiu19 °C (66 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain days
• Thaba-Tseka15 °C (59 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Winter and snow season

  June to August · Maseru

  Cold, dry days; snow can close high passes for days; Afriski opens in the mountains (check).

Crowds · Lesotho

Low

Prices · Lesotho

Medium

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Rated best or good this month

• Oxbow

  Best months: Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)