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 »
  The month with the most rainfall in Maseru is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Maseru is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
• Teyateyaneng - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Teyateyaneng is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Teyateyaneng, Lesotho.
• 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 most rainfall in Mafeteng is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
• Hlotse - December »
  January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Hlotse, Lesotho. In Hlotse in December, during 18.1 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Maputsoe - December »
  The month with the longest days in Maputsoe is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight. 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, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
• Thaba-Tseka - December »
  With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho. In December, in Thaba-Tseka the rain falls for 21.8 days.
• Mokhotlong - December »
  January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. On the last day of December, in Mokhotlong sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:06 SAST.
• Tsoelike - December »
  The months with the highest UV index in Tsoelike are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. With its warm temperatures and high rainfall, December mirrors January in many ways, completing the climatic circle for the year in Tsoelike.
• Pitseng - December »
  In Pitseng, Lesotho, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. December marks the peak of summertime in Pitseng, closing the year with the highest recorded heat and rain parameters.