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Mafeteng District
Mafeteng District
Mafeteng District, Lesotho

Mabotse

Mabotse is a locality in Mafeteng District, Lesotho, 1,471 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time00:52
29.64° S, 27.07° EElevation 1,471 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Mabotseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 10°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Mabotse at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in January

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

99 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Mabotse

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct30°13°
Mon26 Oct27°15°11.7 mm
Tue27 Oct24°13°
Wed28 Oct24°9°
Thu29 Oct27°11°
Fri30 Oct30°13°
Sat31 Oct31°14°
Sun1 Nov34°16°
Mon2 Nov31°16°

When to go to Mabotse

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545969789177829291787158
High28°27°25°21°18°15°15°18°22°24°25°27°
Low15°15°12°9°5°1°1°3°7°10°12°14°
Rain (mm)991038750201492422608079
Wet days17161394323491216

What's on in Mabotse

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 Mabotse

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mabotse

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mabotse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mabotse.
What is the hottest month in Mabotse?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Mabotse?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mabotse?
January is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.