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Mokhotlong in July

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
11°C (52°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Medium
Lesotho overall
Prices
Medium
Lesotho overall

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).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • MokhotlongHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), 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.

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 Mokhotlong, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 3 (better)

    Mar: 10

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Mar: 0

July: 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.

What to pack

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

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