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Thaba-Tseka in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
Lesotho overall
Prices
Medium
Lesotho overall

Verdict

MixedLesotho month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Thaba-TsekaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 3 days
  • Central highlands, Lesotho · Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katsecool

    Maletsunyane Falls run fullest Jan–Apr; snow possible May–Sep; storms most summer afternoons.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Lesotho overall
Low
Prices · Lesotho overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Thaba-Tseka, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Mixed

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 3 (better)

    Mar: 10

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 0

August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Dry and cold; windy; snow still possible up high.

March: Inside Thaba-Tseka's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Thaba-Tseka: 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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