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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 86/100

Mafeteng in August

Excellent · 86/100
High / low17° / 2°daily averages
Precipitation26 mm3 wet days
Cloud cover13%monthly average
29.82° S, 27.24° EElevation 1,669 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goMafeteng · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86August
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
August: high / low17° / 2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Mafeteng averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 2° — cool weather by day. Expect around 26 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 13%.

Days are 3° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 4.1°.

August scores 86/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Mafeteng.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 17:47 local time, giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 45 minutes over the month.

Why 86/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%85%
Dry days · 33%77%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Mafeteng this month

Mohale's Hoek
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Mohale's Hoek

Mohale's Hoek District · 43 km SE
17°Aug high
4wet days
84score
Mohale's Hoek
ivTop of the table

Lesotho's best in August

Where to go in August
Maseru
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Maseru

Maseru District
18°Aug high
2wet days
93score
Maseru
Hlotse
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Hlotse

Leribe
17°Aug high
3wet days
88score
Hlotse
Teyateyaneng
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Teyateyaneng

Berea
17°Aug high
3wet days
86score
Teyateyaneng
Mohale's Hoek
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Mohale's Hoek

Mohale's Hoek District
17°Aug high
4wet days
84score
Mohale's Hoek
·Questions

Mafeteng in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Mafeteng?

August scores 86/100 for Mafeteng, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 17°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Mafeteng in August?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 2°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Mafeteng in August?

Mafeteng receives about 26 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 3 days.