When to go · Lesotho
Lesotho in February
Mixed month. Wettest month; gravel roads and river fords get tricky.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Lesotho
- Prices
- Low
- Lesotho
Verdict
Wettest month; gravel roads and river fords get tricky.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatAutumn: clear skies, green hills, the best hiking month; Easter queues at borders.
- MayGreatCrisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
- SeptemberGreatSpring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.
- OctoberGreatWarm, clear days; 4 October Independence Day; Morija arts festival often this month (check).
Weather in February
- Lowlands · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijarainy
The warmest part of the country at about 1,500 m; frosty winter mornings, summer storms.
- Central highlands · Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katserainy
Maletsunyane Falls run fullest Jan–Apr; snow possible May–Sep; storms most summer afternoons.
- Eastern high plateau · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskirainy
Above 2,800 m: below freezing most winter nights; Afriski's ski season runs about June–August; Sani Pass can close with snow.
- Maseru29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain days
- Khatse21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain days
- Leribe24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 10 rain days
- Mafeteng27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain days
- Mohale's Hoek22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
- Mokhotlong21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain days
- Morija25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Oxbow19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
- Quthing24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain days
- Semonkong22 °C (72 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
- Teyateyaneng27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain days
- Thaba Bosiu27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Thaba-Tseka23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 10 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Thunderstorm season
November to February · Maseru
Hail and heavy afternoon rain; rivers swell and some low bridges flood; start drives early.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho
- Low
- Prices · Lesotho
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lesotho, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Apr: 4
February: Wettest month; gravel roads and river fords get tricky.
April: Autumn: clear skies, green hills, the best hiking month; Easter queues at borders.
Lesotho: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in February
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Oct–Apr
Best months: Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)