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Makhoas

Makhoas is a locality in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,708 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time01:17
28.96° S, 28.13° EElevation 1,708 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Makhoasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low22° / 9°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Makhoas at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in January

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

123 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Makhoas

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct25°11°
Fri30 Oct27°13°
Sat31 Oct29°17°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°16°8.3 mm
Mon2 Nov27°16°
Tue3 Nov26°15°
Wed4 Nov27°16°0.5 mm
Thu5 Nov29°17°
Fri6 Nov24°19°9.3 mm

When to go to Makhoas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676767758573768588686767
High25°25°23°20°17°14°14°17°20°22°23°24°
Low14°13°11°8°4°1°0°3°6°9°11°13°
Rain (mm)12310610158261810302678108110
Wet days2421171142145131722

What's on in Makhoas

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 Makhoas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Makhoas

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makhoas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makhoas.
What is the hottest month in Makhoas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Makhoas?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makhoas?
January is the wettest month with about 123 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.