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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 79/100

Mohale's Hoek in October

Good · 79/100
High / low22° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation88 mm9 wet days
Cloud cover26%monthly average
30.15° S, 27.48° EElevation 1,598 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
When to goMohale's Hoek · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
October: high / low22° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Mohale's Hoek averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 88 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 1.7° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 1.3°.

October scores 79/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Mohale's Hoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:20 local time, giving 12 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 53 minutes over the month.

Why 79/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%38%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Mohale's Hoek this month

Mafeteng
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Mafeteng

Mafeteng District · 43 km NW
23°Oct high
9wet days
78score
Mafeteng
ivTop of the table

Lesotho's best in October

Where to go in October
Maseru
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Maseru

Maseru District
23°Oct high
8wet days
80score
Maseru
Mafeteng
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Mafeteng

Mafeteng District
23°Oct high
9wet days
78score
Mafeteng
Hlotse
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Hlotse

Leribe
22°Oct high
10wet days
77score
Hlotse
Teyateyaneng
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4

Teyateyaneng

Berea
22°Oct high
11wet days
75score
Teyateyaneng
·Questions

Mohale's Hoek in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Mohale's Hoek?

October scores 79/100 for Mohale's Hoek, which we rate as good. Average highs are 22°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Mohale's Hoek in October?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 8°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Mohale's Hoek in October?

Mohale's Hoek receives about 88 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 9 days.