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Maseru in July

Mixed month. Coldest month; snow on the high passes.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Lesotho overall
Prices
Medium
Lesotho overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Maseru

Coldest month; snow on the high passes.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • MaseruHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • Lowlands, Lesotho · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijacool

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

Winter season

Dry, sunny days, snow on the peaks and blankets on the shepherds.

Watch: Freezing nights and closed passes after snow.

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 · Highlands and passes

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

  • King's Birthday

    17 July · Nationwide

    Public holiday; ceremonies and sporting events.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Lesotho overall
Medium
Prices · Lesotho overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jul: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 2 (better)

    Apr: 5

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 2

    Apr: 3

July: Coldest month; snow on the high passes.

April: Mild, clear; good month.

Maseru: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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