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Mafeteng District
Mafeteng District
Mafeteng District, Lesotho

Likupa

Likupa is a locality in Mafeteng District, Lesotho, 1,688 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time04:09
29.76° S, 27.29° EElevation 1,688 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Likupaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 8°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Likupa at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in January

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Likupa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct21°11°
Wed28 Oct23°7°
Thu29 Oct26°10°
Fri30 Oct29°14°
Sat31 Oct30°16°
Sun1 Nov27°17°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov24°15°2 mm
Tue3 Nov29°16°
Wed4 Nov29°17°

When to go to Likupa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626669788268738591787265
High26°25°23°20°16°13°14°17°21°22°24°26°
Low14°13°11°7°3°0°-1°2°5°8°10°12°
Rain (mm)11210997582417102826689292
Wet days17161394323491216

What's on in Likupa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Lesotho seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Likupa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Likupa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Lesotho
Triassic · 1

Formations around the town

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Likupa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Likupa.
What is the hottest month in Likupa?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Likupa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Likupa?
January is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.