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Leribe, Lesotho

Tau

Tau is a locality in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,833 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time01:40
29.02° S, 28.18° EElevation 1,833 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Tauweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low21° / 9°
Rain this month107mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Tau at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in January

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Tau

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°11°
Sat24 Oct24°13°
Sun25 Oct26°15°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct25°15°8.8 mm
Tue27 Oct25°12°
Wed28 Oct24°10°
Thu29 Oct25°13°
Fri30 Oct26°14°
Sat31 Oct27°14°1 mm

When to go to Tau

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676767738170728188676767
High24°24°22°19°16°13°13°16°20°21°22°23°
Low13°13°11°8°4°1°0°2°6°9°10°12°
Rain (mm)166143136783525144135107146147
Wet days2622181242245141824

What's on in Tau

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.

Earthquakes around Tau

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tau.
What is the hottest month in Tau?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Tau?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tau?
January is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.