When to go · Lesotho
Lesotho in June
Mixed month. Cold nights and snow on the high passes; Afriski opens (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Lesotho
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho
Verdict
Cold nights and snow on the high passes; Afriski opens (check).
Is another month better than June?
June 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.
Weather in June
- 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) / 0 °C (32 °F), 2 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 32 °F (0 °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 Hoek12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
- Mokhotlong11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 3 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 3 rain days
- Morija14 °C (57 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 2 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °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
- Semonkong15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 2 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 2 rain days
- Teyateyaneng16 °C (61 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 2 rain days
- Thaba Bosiu16 °C (61 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
- Thaba-Tseka12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 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.
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 and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho
- Medium
- Prices · Lesotho
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lesotho, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jun: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Apr: 4
June: Cold nights and snow on the high passes; Afriski opens (check).
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
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in June
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)