Climate Insights for Mantsebo

, , Lesotho

Hottest
December
27°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
December
144mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mantsebo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 838mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 144mm of rainfall. Mantsebo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jun Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -1° Jul Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -1° Aug Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 1° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 6° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Nov Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mantsebo vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mantsebo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 838mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 144mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 131mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Mantsebo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Mantsebo, which began on March 20, 2026. Mantsebo is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 189mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 14°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Mantsebo is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mantsebo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jun
-1 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
13 mm
1 cm
Jul
-1 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Aug
1 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
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