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Makhaketsa

Makhaketsa is a locality in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,607 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time08:56
29.00° S, 27.76° EElevation 1,607 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Makhaketsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low23° / 9°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Makhaketsa 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

111 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Makhaketsa

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct27°13°11.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°11°
Wed28 Oct23°9°
Thu29 Oct27°9°
Fri30 Oct28°11°
Sat31 Oct30°13°
Sun1 Nov30°18°1.7 mm
Mon2 Nov28°16°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov29°16°6.3 mm

When to go to Makhaketsa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646767788673778991756867
High26°25°23°20°17°14°14°17°21°23°24°25°
Low14°13°11°8°3°0°-1°2°6°9°11°13°
Rain (mm)111105101542314723237293102
Wet days201815942134111419

What's on in Makhaketsa

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 Makhaketsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Makhaketsa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Odendaalsrus 18 km ↓1994 · 147 km
5.3Odendaalsrus 17 km ↓1992 · 147 km
5.0Odendaalsrus 16 km ↓1990 · 149 km
5.0Ventersburg 24 km ↖1984 · 141 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makhaketsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makhaketsa.
What is the hottest month in Makhaketsa?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Makhaketsa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makhaketsa?
January is the wettest month with about 111 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.