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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 60/100

Maseru in January

Fair · 60/100
High / low27° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation104 mm17 wet days
Cloud cover21%monthly average
29.32° S, 27.48° EElevation 1,552 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goMaseru · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60January
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
January: high / low27° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Maseru averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 14° — warm weather by day. Expect around 104 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.

January scores 60/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Maseru. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 19:14 local time, giving 13 h 49 min of daylight. Days shorten by 30 minutes over the month.

Why 60/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%83%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Maseru this month

Teyateyaneng
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Teyateyaneng

Berea · 32 km NE
25°Jan high
20wet days
66score
Teyateyaneng
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Lesotho's best in January

Where to go in January
Hlotse
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Hlotse

Leribe
25°Jan high
19wet days
67score
Hlotse
Teyateyaneng
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Teyateyaneng

Berea
25°Jan high
20wet days
66score
Teyateyaneng
Qacha's Nek
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Qacha's Nek

Qacha's Nek District
24°Jan high
21wet days
64score
Qacha's Nek
Mohale's Hoek
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Mohale's Hoek

Mohale's Hoek District
26°Jan high
17wet days
62score
Mohale's Hoek
·Questions

Maseru in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Maseru?

January scores 60/100 for Maseru, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Maseru in January?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 14°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Maseru in January?

Maseru receives about 104 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 17 days.