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Lesotho in October

Great month. Warm, clear days; 4 October Independence Day; Morija arts festival often this month (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Low
Lesotho
Prices
Medium
Lesotho

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Lesotho

Warm, clear days; 4 October Independence Day; Morija arts festival often this month (check).

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Lesotho in this guide.

Weather in October

  • 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, Afriskibest weather

    Above 2,800 m: below freezing most winter nights; Afriski's ski season runs about June–August; Sani Pass can close with snow.

  • Maseru26 °C (79 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Khatse18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Leribe21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mafeteng25 °C (77 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mohale's Hoek18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mokhotlong18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Morija22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oxbow17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Quthing21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Semonkong18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Teyateyaneng25 °C (77 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Thaba Bosiu24 °C (75 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Thaba-Tseka20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 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.

  • Independence Day

    4 Oct

    Celebrations in Maseru; offices closed.

  • Morija Arts and Cultural Festival check

    Late September to early October (check) · Maseru

    Music, dance, horse riding and food over several days; lodges fill and the road is busy.

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

    Oct: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 2

    Apr: 4

October: Warm, clear days; 4 October Independence Day; Morija arts festival often this month (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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in October

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)

  • Eastern high plateau

    Best weather of the year (Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriski)

  • Maseru

    Warm, spring flowers; storms begin late.

  • Khatse

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

  • Leribe

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

  • Mafeteng

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

  • Mohale's Hoek

    Best months: Oct–Apr

  • Mokhotlong

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

  • Morija

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

  • Oxbow

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

  • Quthing

    Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov