Weather forecast for todayMapotu, Lesotho

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 00:18 SAST

  • 18°C
  • Feels like:
    18°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hESE 110°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Dewpoint: 11°C
  • Pressure: 1014.56mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Mapotu, mild cloud cover is present, keeping the day bright but not completely clear.
The temperature is a breezy 18°C. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-forecasted 26°C.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 26°C
  • 13°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 23km/hNNW 335°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:29 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:22 SAST
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Today, expect scattered thunderstorms with occasional breaks in the rain.
Minimal precipitation is expected. The predicted temperature range extends from a high of a temperate 26°C to a low of a refreshing 13°C.
Today's top temperature will adhere to the average October high temperature of 24.6°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:29 and sunset at 18:22; the daylight will last for 12h and 53min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 13h 25°C.
Coldest hour: 4h 15°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 7h 46%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2h
  • 17°C
  • Feels like:
    17°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hE 93°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4h
  • 15°C
  • Feels like:
    15°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hE 82°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:29
  • 6h
  • 15°C
  • Feels like:
    15°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hENE 64°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 20°C
  • Feels like:
    20°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 12h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hNW 312°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 14h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 23km/hNW 309°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWNW 301°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 18h
  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    21°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNW 333°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 18:22
  • 20h
  • 18°C
  • Feels like:
    18°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hN 5°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 17°C
  • Feels like:
    17°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hNNE 15°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Mapotu, a combination of cloudy, stormy and rain-soaked weather is expected.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is anticipated from 6h to 8h, 11h, and from 13h to 19h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 25°C. The warmest part of the day will be at 12h and 13h.
Today, the temperature is forecasted to be consistent with the usual maximum for October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also similar to October's usual minimum.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 22:18:31 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 00:18 SAST is 18°C.

On Sunday, in Mapotu, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for brief but intense rain and lightning.

There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 26°C, while the lowest temperature will be 13°C.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 11.5°C.

On Sunday, in Mapotu, sunrise will be at 05:29 and sunset at 18:22 (SAST).

Today, the daylight will last for 12h and 53min.