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Maseru, Maseru District Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Maseru, Maseru District?
Maseru, Maseru District gets 475 mm of precipitation a year over about 71 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and July the coldest (average low -2°C).
Semi-arid climate
Maseru, Maseru District has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 18°C in June to 29°C in January. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | -1° | 19° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 8° | 27° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 13° | 29° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 7° | 24° |
How much rain does Maseru get?
Maseru gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 71 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 52% of South Africa.
December is the wettest month, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 3 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 11.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Maseru got 3 mm of rain, against a normal of 475 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 2 mm.
Maseru weather by month
Maseru weather in January
In January, Maseru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 4°C (2001).
Maseru weather in February
In February, Maseru averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2007) and the record low is 6°C (2024).
Maseru weather in March
In March, Maseru averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 34°C (1999) and the record low is 0°C (1999).
Maseru weather in April
In April, Maseru averages a high of 23°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 30°C (2016) and the record low is -3°C (2008). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in May
In May, Maseru averages a high of 21°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 28°C (2012) and the record low is -9°C (2007). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in June
In June, Maseru averages a high of 18°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 25°C (2020) and the record low is -9°C (2020). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in July
In July, Maseru averages a high of 18°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 31°C (2006) and the record low is -11°C (2014). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in August
In August, Maseru averages a high of 21°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 29°C (2012) and the record low is -11°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in September
In September, Maseru averages a high of 25°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (2008) and the record low is -7°C (2013). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Maseru weather in October
In October, Maseru averages a high of 27°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2020) and the record low is -3°C (2019).
Maseru weather in November
In November, Maseru averages a high of 28°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2018) and the record low is 1°C (2018).
Maseru weather in December
In December, Maseru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (2006).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Maseru
July is the sunniest month in Maseru, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 51%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 69% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Maseru is sunnier than 61% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in January at 67% and is lowest in September at 39%.
Maseru has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Maseru is cooler than 69% of South Africa.
First and last freeze in Maseru
The first fall freeze in Maseru typically comes around May 8, and the last spring freeze around September 23. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 227 days.
Maseru weather records
These records cover FICKSBURG during 1972–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Maseru station is 39°C, on January 6, 2016. The coldest is -11°C, on August 21, 2003.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 93 mm of precipitation, on January 14, 1974.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1972.
The best time to visit Maseru
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near -1°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 13°C.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 29° | 72 mm | 10 | 67% | 56% | 39° | 4° |
| February | 13° | 28° | 68 mm | 9 | 65% | 58% | 38° | 6° |
| March | 12° | 27° | 69 mm | 10 | 64% | 61% | 34° | 0° |
| April | 7° | 23° | 37 mm | 6 | 66% | 64% | 30° | -3° |
| May | 2° | 21° | 18 mm | 3 | 57% | 81% | 28° | -9° |
| June | -2° | 18° | 7.4 mm | 2 | 56% | 82% | 25° | -9° |
| July | -2° | 18° | 3.3 mm | 1 | 46% | 88% | 31° | -11° |
| August | 0° | 21° | 12 mm | 3 | 40% | 85% | 29° | -11° |
| September | 4° | 25° | 11 mm | 3 | 39% | 76% | 31° | -7° |
| October | 8° | 27° | 43 mm | 7 | 44% | 64% | 34° | -3° |
| November | 11° | 28° | 53 mm | 7 | 56% | 58% | 35° | 1° |
| December | 13° | 29° | 82 mm | 11 | 61% | 51% | 37° | 4° |
Station: FICKSBURG, 69 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1972–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Maseru climate questions
How much rain does Maseru get?
Maseru gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 71 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Maseru?
December is the wettest month in Maseru, with 82 mm. July is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Maseru have a year?
Maseru has about 71 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Maseru?
January is the warmest month in Maseru, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Maseru?
July is the coldest month in Maseru, with an average low of -2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Maseru?
Within the available 1972–2026 station history, the record high at the Maseru station is 39°C, set on January 6, 2016. The record low is -11°C, on August 21, 2003.
What is the sunniest month in Maseru?
July is the sunniest month in Maseru, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Maseru?
The first fall freeze in Maseru typically comes around May 8. The last spring freeze is around September 23.
What is the best time to visit Maseru?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.