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Lesotho in November

Good month. First storms; green returns; still good for driving.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Low
Lesotho
Prices
Medium
Lesotho

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Lesotho

First storms; green returns; still good for driving.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

  • Lowlands · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijafine

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

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

    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.

  • Maseru28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Khatse20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days
  • Leribe23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mafeteng27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mohale's Hoek20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mokhotlong20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days
  • Morija24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oxbow19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Quthing23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days
  • Semonkong20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Teyateyaneng27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days
  • Thaba Bosiu26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Thaba-Tseka22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 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
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lesotho, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 1

    Apr: 4

November: First storms; green returns; still good for driving.

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.

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Where to go in November

Rated best or good this month