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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 93/100

Maseru in August

Excellent · 93/100
High / low18° / 2°daily averages
Precipitation21 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover12%monthly average
29.32° S, 27.48° EElevation 1,552 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goMaseru · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93August
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
August: high / low18° / 2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Maseru averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 2° — mild weather by day. Expect around 21 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 12%.

Days are 3.1° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 4°.

August scores 93/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Maseru.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 17:47 local time, giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 44 minutes over the month.

Why 93/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%83%
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 Maseru this month

Teyateyaneng
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Teyateyaneng

Berea · 32 km NE
17°Aug high
3wet days
86score
Teyateyaneng
ivTop of the table

Lesotho's best in August

Where to go in August
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
Mafeteng
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Mafeteng

Mafeteng District
17°Aug high
3wet days
86score
Mafeteng
Mohale's Hoek
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Mohale's Hoek

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

Maseru in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Maseru?

August scores 93/100 for Maseru, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Maseru in August?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 2°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Maseru in August?

Maseru receives about 21 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.