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Best Time to Visit Lesotho (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Excellent
  2. February: Excellent
  3. March: Excellent
  4. April: Excellent
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Excellent
  11. November: Excellent
  12. December: Excellent
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

You can visit Lesotho throughout the year. Overall, October to March (summer in the southern hemisphere) is most pleasant as the weather is warm. However, rain and mist are quite regular during these months, so you should plan your activities well. The dry winter months (April to September) are very cold. The landscape is lush and green from mid to late summer (December to April).


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calendar Best Time
January to December (Anytime)
clock High Season
December, January, July and August (There is little tourism, except at Sani Top)
percentage Low Season
February to June and September to November (The country is never busy)
sun Best Weather
October to March (Mild weather)
raincloud Worst Weather
May to August (Chilly mornings and nights)

April to September Dry Season Winter

  • Lots of sunshine and no rain
  • Skiing might be available depending on snowfall
  • Cold weather with freezing nights
  • The sky is hazy and the scenery looks drab from June to October

October to March Wet Season Summer

  • The landscape is lush and fresh
  • Bird watching is superb
  • The climate is lovely
  • Rain can interfere with hiking trips

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Lesotho’s parks can be visited throughout the year. Lesotho is not a wildlife destination, but some animals can be encountered while out and about in the parks at any time. The main activities offered are hiking and pony trekking, and while the summer months (October to March) see some rain, these months are overall most comfortable.

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Sehlabathebe National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Excellent
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent
  2. Ts'ehlanyane National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Excellent
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent

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