When to go · Mafeteng
Mafeteng in July
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Coldest month; ski season and South African school holidays; Sani may close after snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Lesotho overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Coldest month; ski season and South African school holidays; Sani may close after snow.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- MafetengHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 3 days
- Lowlands, Lesotho · Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Morijacool
The warmest part of the country at about 1,500 m; frosty winter mornings, summer storms.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Lesotho overall
- Medium
- Prices · Lesotho overall
- Medium
Lesotho overall: Coldest month; ski season and South African school holidays; Sani may close after snow.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mafeteng, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jul: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 3 (better)
Mar: 9
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Mar: Low
Prices
Jul: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Mar: 0
July: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Lesotho: Coldest month; ski season and South African school holidays; Sani may close after snow.
March: Inside Mafeteng's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Mafeteng: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket