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Quthing, Lesotho

Masitise

Masitise is a locality in Quthing, Lesotho, 1,544 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time17:09
30.40° S, 27.65° EElevation 1,544 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Masitiseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low22° / 9°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Masitise at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in January

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

81 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Masitise

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°9°
Sat24 Oct25°12°
Sun25 Oct28°15°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°15°9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°11°
Wed28 Oct24°8°
Thu29 Oct26°12°
Fri30 Oct28°14°
Sat31 Oct29°15°0.5 mm

When to go to Masitise

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626467778468718389766964
High26°26°23°20°17°13°14°17°21°22°24°26°
Low14°13°11°8°4°1°0°2°6°9°10°12°
Rain (mm)818175512318102726607678
Wet days2018161043245101319

What's on in Masitise

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 Masitise

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masitise

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Lesotho
Jurassic · 1

Formations around the town

Dinosaurs · 1Lesothosaurus

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masitise?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masitise.
What is the hottest month in Masitise?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Masitise?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masitise?
January is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.