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Leribe, Lesotho

Tsikoane

Tsikoane is a locality in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,644 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time09:14
28.89° S, 28.00° EElevation 1,644 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Tsikoaneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low22° / 9°
Rain this month75mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Tsikoane 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

120 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Tsikoane

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct25°9°
Sat24 Oct26°10°
Sun25 Oct29°13°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct26°14°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°12°
Wed28 Oct25°9°
Thu29 Oct28°11°
Fri30 Oct29°14°
Sat31 Oct29°14°

When to go to Tsikoane

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676769818673768892776867
High25°25°23°20°17°14°14°17°21°22°23°24°
Low13°13°11°7°3°0°-1°2°5°9°10°12°
Rain (mm)1201051015624168272475103110
Wet days191613832133101319

What's on in Tsikoane

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 Tsikoane

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tsikoane

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Lesotho
Jurassic · 1

Formations around the town

Dinosaurs · 4Grallator, Eubrontes, Kayentapus

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tsikoane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tsikoane.
What is the hottest month in Tsikoane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Tsikoane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tsikoane?
January is the wettest month with about 120 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.