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Leribe, Lesotho

Mohlafateng

Mohlafateng is a locality in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,598 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time18:11
29.03° S, 27.87° EElevation 1,598 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Mohlafatengweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low22° / 9°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Mohlafateng at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in January

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

121 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Mohlafateng

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°9°
Fri23 Oct24°9°
Sat24 Oct26°8°
Sun25 Oct27°11°
Mon26 Oct26°13°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°11°
Wed28 Oct26°11°
Thu29 Oct29°12°
Fri30 Oct28°13°
Sat31 Oct29°15°

When to go to Mohlafateng

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score666767788472758791756867
High25°25°23°20°17°14°14°17°21°22°23°25°
Low14°13°11°7°3°0°-1°2°6°9°11°12°
Rain (mm)1211131095925177272678104113
Wet days201815942134111419

What's on in Mohlafateng

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 Mohlafateng

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mohlafateng

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mohlafateng?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mohlafateng.
What is the hottest month in Mohlafateng?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Mohlafateng?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mohlafateng?
January is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.