When to go · Mokhotlong
Mokhotlong in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Lesotho overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Lesotho overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- MokhotlongHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 3 days
- Eastern high plateau, Lesotho · Sani Top, Mokhotlong, Sehlabathebe, Afriskicool
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 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 Mokhotlong, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jul: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 3 (better)
Mar: 10
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Mar: Low
Prices
Jul: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Mar: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (very cold, snow possible on passes), Dec–Feb (summer storms).
March: Inside Mokhotlong's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Mokhotlong: 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