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Mokhotlong in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; Lesotho overall
Prices: Medium; Lesotho overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mokhotlong

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MokhotlongHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 3 days
Eastern high plateau, Lesotho · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskicool
Above 2,800 m: below freezing most winter nights; Afriski's ski season runs about June–August; Sani Pass can close with snow.

Lesotho overall: Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

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

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).

March: Inside Mokhotlong's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

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