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Quthing, Lesotho

Quthing

Quthing is a small town in Lesotho, 1,515 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,000 (2004). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population15,000
Local time22:49
30.40° S, 27.70° EElevation 1,515 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Quthingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low23° / 9°
Rain this month61mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Quthing at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

80 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Quthing

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°13°
Fri23 Oct22°10°
Sat24 Oct26°13°
Sun25 Oct28°16°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°16°9 mm
Tue27 Oct22°12°
Wed28 Oct24°9°
Thu29 Oct27°13°
Fri30 Oct28°14°
Sat31 Oct29°15°0.5 mm

When to go to Quthing

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score606367778670738589766963
High27°26°24°21°17°14°14°17°21°23°24°26°
Low14°14°12°9°5°1°1°3°7°9°11°13°
Rain (mm)808074502419102826617678
Wet days2018161043245101319

What's on in Quthing

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 Quthing

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Quthing

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 1 km

Fossils in Lesotho
Jurassic · 2

Formations around the town

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quthing?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quthing.
What is the hottest month in Quthing?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Quthing?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quthing?
January is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.