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. The months with the least rainfall in Teyateyaneng are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain.
• 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. July and August are months with the least rain in Mafeteng when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.
• Hlotse - August »
  In Hlotse, Lesotho, in August, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Hlotse, in August, during 2.3 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Maputsoe - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Maputsoe are July and August Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of rain. In Maputsoe, during August, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• 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. In August, in Butha-Buthe the rain falls for 2.3 days.
• Thaba-Tseka - August »
  In Thaba-Tseka, in August, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Thaba-Tseka, in August, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow.
• Mokhotlong - August »
  In Mokhotlong in August, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Mokhotlong, in August, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tsoelike - August »
  The month with the most snowfall in Tsoelike is August, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Tsoelike is August, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of snow.
• Pitseng - August »
  During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Pitseng aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. During 0.3 snowfall days, in August, Pitseng aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.