When to go · Lesotho
Lesotho in September
Great month. Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Lesotho
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho
Verdict
Spring warmth returns; roads clear; peach blossom in the lowlands.
Weather in September
- 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho
- Low
- Prices · Lesotho
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in September
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)
Warming, dry; good month.