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Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

Thaba-Tseka

Thaba-Tseka is a small town in Lesotho, 2,230 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,423 (2005). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population5,423
Local time16:49
29.52° S, 28.61° EElevation 2,230 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Thaba-Tsekaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low19° / 5°
Rain this month67mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Thaba-Tseka at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in January

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

99 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Thaba-Tseka

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Partly cloudy · wind 32 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°8°
Fri23 Oct20°7°
Sat24 Oct21°10°
Sun25 Oct22°12°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct20°12°7 mm
Tue27 Oct22°10°
Wed28 Oct22°10°
Thu29 Oct23°13°
Fri30 Oct23°11°1 mm
Sat31 Oct24°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Thaba-Tseka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676767707158586983676767
High22°21°20°17°14°11°11°14°17°19°20°21°
Low10°10°8°5°1°-2°-3°-1°2°5°7°9°
Rain (mm)99887136151272122677180
Wet days2622191142135141724

What's on in Thaba-Tseka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Thaba-Tseka

Nature in Lesotho

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Lesotho seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Thaba-Tseka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Thaba-Tseka

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

Earthquakes

Thaba-Tseka from above

Getting to Thaba-Tseka

Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSU
102 km
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZB
174 km
Margate AirportMGH
223 km

Places near Thaba-Tseka

Places with a climate like Thaba-Tseka

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thaba-Tseka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thaba-Tseka.
What is the hottest month in Thaba-Tseka?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Thaba-Tseka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thaba-Tseka?
January is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.