When to go · Mohale's Hoek
Mohale's Hoek in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Lesotho: Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Lesotho overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Lesotho: Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Mohale's HoekHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho overall
- Low
- Prices · Lesotho overall
- Medium
Lesotho overall: Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mohale's Hoek, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
May: 5 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across Lesotho: Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.
January: Inside Mohale's Hoek's best window: Oct–Apr.
Mohale's Hoek: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings