Lesotho in July

Coldest month; ski season and South African school holidays; Sani may close after snow.

July 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.

• Maseru17 °C (63 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 2 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 2 rain days
• Khatse11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 3 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 3 rain days
• Leribe14 °C (57 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 rain days
• Mafeteng16 °C (61 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 rain days
• Mohale's Hoek11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 2 rain days
• Mokhotlong11 °C (52 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 3 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 3 rain days
• Morija14 °C (57 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 2 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 2 rain days
• Oxbow10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 3 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 3 rain days
• Quthing13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
• Semonkong13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 2 rain days
• Teyateyaneng16 °C (61 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 2 rain days
• Thaba Bosiu16 °C (61 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 2 rain days
• Thaba-Tseka12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 3 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °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.

• King Letsie III's birthday

  17 Jul

  Public holiday.

• Winter and snow season

  June to August · Maseru

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

• King's Birthday

  17 July · Maseru

  Public holiday; ceremonies and sporting events.

Crowds · Lesotho

Medium

Prices · Lesotho

Medium

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Rated best or good this month

• Oxbow

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