Lesotho in May

Crisp and clear; first frosts; good pony-trekking weather.

• Lowlands · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijabest weather

  The warmest part of the country at about 1,500 m; frosty winter mornings, summer storms.

• Central highlands · Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katsebest weather

  Maletsunyane Falls run fullest Jan–Apr; snow possible May–Sep; storms most summer afternoons.

• Eastern high plateau · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskifine

  Above 2,800 m: below freezing most winter nights; Afriski's ski season runs about June–August; Sani Pass can close with snow.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Workers' Day

  1 May

  Public holiday.

• Ascension Day

  May (moves)

  Public holiday.

• Africa Day / Heroes' Day

  25 May

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Lesotho

Low

Prices · Lesotho

Medium

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Lowlands

  Best weather of the year (Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morija)

• Central highlands

  Best weather of the year (Semonkong, Malealea, Thaba-Tseka, Katse)

• Maseru

  Cool, dry, clear.