When to go · Lesotho
Lesotho in May
Great month. Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Lesotho
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho
Verdict
Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for Lesotho in this guide.
Weather in May
- Lowlands · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijabest weather
The warmest part of the country at about 1,500 m; frosty winter mornings, summer storms.
- Central highlands · Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katsebest weather
Maletsunyane Falls run fullest Jan–Apr; snow possible May–Sep; storms most summer afternoons.
- Eastern high plateau · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskifine
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) / 4 °C (39 °F), 3 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 3 rain days
- Khatse13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
- Leribe16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain days
- Mafeteng19 °C (66 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain days
- Mohale's Hoek15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain days
- Mokhotlong14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 4 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 4 rain days
- Morija17 °C (63 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain days
- Oxbow12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain days
- Quthing16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 5 rain days
- Semonkong18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain days
- Teyateyaneng19 °C (66 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain days
- Thaba Bosiu19 °C (66 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain days
- Thaba-Tseka15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 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.
Workers' Day
1 May
Public holiday.
Ascension Day
May (moves)
Public holiday.
Africa Day / Heroes' Day
25 May
Public holiday.
Africa Day and Ascension Day check
25 May; Ascension varies · Maseru
Public holidays in some years; check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho
- Low
- Prices · Lesotho
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lesotho, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Apr: Great
Crowds
May: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 4
Apr: 4
May: Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
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
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Lowlands
Best weather of the year (Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morija)
Central highlands
Best weather of the year (Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katse)
Cool, dry, clear.
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov