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Oxbow in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)). Across Lesotho: Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Lesotho overall
Prices: Medium; Lesotho overall

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Verdict

GoodLesotho month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)). Across Lesotho: Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

OxbowHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Lesotho overall: Low
Prices · Lesotho overall: Medium

Lesotho overall: Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Sep: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 5 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking)). Across Lesotho: Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.

January: Inside Oxbow's best window: Jun–Aug (skiing), Oct–Apr (hiking).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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