December weather forecast
Lesotho

December brings the start of summer in Lesotho, with this month typically being one of the warmest in the year. Average temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F), similar to November. However, the heat can often be more intense in the lower altitude regions like Maseru, while the higher altitude areas, such as Thaba-Tseka, maintain cooler conditions due to their elevation.

Precipitation in December reaches its peak for the year, with an average of about 120mm (4.72"). Rainfall is common during this period, often taking the form of afternoon thunderstorms that are characteristic of Lesotho's summer season. This pattern of high rainfall is a continuation from November and remains relatively constant into the early part of the following year.

December showcases the lush, green landscapes of a Lesotho summer. This is a stark contrast to the bare, snow-covered scenes of winter, offering a different but equally captivating perspective of the country. Despite the high temperatures, the intensity of the sun requires sun protection. The combination of warm weather, frequent rain, and the verdant landscape makes December an interesting time for visitors who don't mind the rain and enjoy the vibrancy of a Lesotho summer.

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• Maseru - December »
  In Maseru in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Maseru, Lesotho.
• Teyateyaneng - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Teyateyaneng are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. As December takes its course, Teyateyaneng's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month.
• Mafeteng - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mafeteng is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. The month with the longest days in Mafeteng, Lesotho, is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
• Hlotse - December »
  In Hlotse, Lesotho, during December, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Hlotse, Lesotho.
• Maputsoe - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Maputsoe is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Maputsoe, in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Butha-Buthe - December »
  In Butha-Buthe in December, during 18.1 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Butha-Buthe snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
• Thaba-Tseka - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Thaba-Tseka are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. In Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through March and December.
• Mokhotlong - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. In Mokhotlong in December, during 21.8 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tsoelike - December »
  In Tsoelike during December, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation. December has the longest days of the year in Tsoelike with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
• Pitseng - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Pitseng is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Pitseng, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.