Weather forecast for 10 daysMapotu, Lesotho

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 27°C
  • 13°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 25km/hNW 316°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:29 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:22 SAST
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On Sunday, 18th of October, storm clouds are expected to develop.
The chance of rain for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. Anticipated temperatures will peak at a moderately hot 27°C and dip to a minimum of a moderate 13°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is assessed at 27°C.
Today's peak temperature is forecasted to be a couple of degrees higher than October's average high of 24.6°C.
Sunrise was at 05:29 and sunset will be at 18:22; the daylight will last for 12h and 53min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest day: Sunday 25.10. 30°C.
Coldest day: tomorrow 17°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: tomorrow 84%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • 18. Oct 2026
  • 27°C
  • 13°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 25km/hNW 316°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:29 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:22 SAST
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  • Monday
  • 19. Oct 2026
  • 17°C
  • 4°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 84%
  • Precipitation: 8mm
  • Wind: 22km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:28 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:23 SAST
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  • Tuesday
  • 20. Oct 2026
  • 22°C
  • 7°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 15km/hW 273°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:27 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:23 SAST
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  • Wednesday
  • 21. Oct 2026
  • 26°C
  • 9°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 23km/hWNW 286°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:26 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:24 SAST
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  • Thursday
  • 22. Oct 2026
  • 26°C
  • 9°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 23km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:25 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:25 SAST
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  • Friday
  • 23. Oct 2026
  • 26°C
  • 10°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 16km/hSW 214°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:24 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:26 SAST
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  • Saturday
  • 24. Oct 2026
  • 29°C
  • 12°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNW 313°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:23 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:26 SAST
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  • Sunday
  • 25. Oct 2026
  • 30°C
  • 14°C
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 20km/hNW 315°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:22 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:27 SAST
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  • Monday
  • 26. Oct 2026
  • 29°C
  • 11°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 26km/hWNW 287°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:22 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:28 SAST
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  • Tuesday
  • 27. Oct 2026
  • 27°C
  • 11°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWNW 282°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:21 SAST
  • Sunset: 18:28 SAST
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Over the next ten days, a mix of sunny, unstable and dull weather is expected.
Rain is expected on Sunday, Monday and next Sunday.
Temperature fluctuation will be noticeable in the coming days. The maximum temperature will vary between 17°C and 30°C, while the lowest night temperatures will vary also significantly, as the overnight lows will vary from 4°C to 14°C.
The hottest day will be next Sunday, with a maximum of 30°C; the coldest day will be Monday, with a maximum of 17°C.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 09:14:32 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Today, in Mapotu, expect isolated thunderstorms in the area.

Light precipitation of 4mm is anticipated. The likelihood of rainfall is 62%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 27°C, while the minimum temperature will be 13°C. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is evaluated at 27°C.
The highest temperature today will be moderately higher than the average maximum temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be in line with the average low temperature.

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

In Mapotu, today, there will be 12h and 53min of daylight.