August weather forecast
Lesotho

August marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Lesotho, with temperatures starting to rise gradually. The average temperatures typically range from -3°C (26.6°F) to 12°C (53.6°F). While this still denotes cold weather, it is slightly warmer than the freezing conditions experienced in July. As usual, the variation in temperatures between lower altitude regions like Maseru and higher altitudes such as Thaba-Tseka remains, with the former being warmer.

The average precipitation in August increases slightly compared to July, rising to 30mm (1.18"). While rainfall is still relatively low, there's a slight increase in frequency compared to the previous months. Also, the occurrence of snow starts to reduce, signaling the beginning of the transition from winter to spring.

The landscapes of Lesotho begin to transform in August. The harsh winter scenes start to soften, with some greenery beginning to appear. However, snow can still be found in the highlands, especially at the start of the month. The sun's intensity begins to increase with the rising temperatures, yet sun protection remains advisable due to the country's high altitude. Despite the cold conditions, the promise of spring and the possibility of witnessing the landscape's transformation makes August an interesting time to visit Lesotho.

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• Maseru - August »
  During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Maseru aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Maseru aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Teyateyaneng - August »
  July and August are months with the least rain in Teyateyaneng when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain. In August, in Teyateyaneng the rain falls for 3.1 days.
• Mafeteng - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Mafeteng are July and August Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain. With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Mafeteng, Lesotho.
• Hlotse - August »
  The month with the most snowfall in Hlotse is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Hlotse during August, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Maputsoe - August »
  On the last day of August, in Maputsoe sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:53 SAST. On the first day of August in Maputsoe sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:37.
• Butha-Buthe - August »
  In Butha-Buthe during August, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. August is the only month when snow falls in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho.
• Thaba-Tseka - August »
  In Thaba-Tseka during August, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Thaba-Tseka, in August, during 1.5 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Mokhotlong - August »
  In Mokhotlong in August, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. The months with the highest UV index in Mokhotlong are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Tsoelike - August »
  In Tsoelike in August, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 29mm (1.14") of snow. In Tsoelike, during August, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
• Pitseng - August »
  July and August are months with the least rain in Pitseng when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Pitseng are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain.