Best Time to Visit Lesotho for Backpacking

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Backpacking Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, December, March

Avoid

January, February, March

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Weather

6°C – 18°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Lesotho for backpacking is November, December, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lesotho

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	—	122	—	—	shoulder
February	85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	—	110	—	—	shoulder
March	87Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	—	103	—	—	shoulder
April	70Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	—	59	—	—	shoulder
May	40Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	—	24	—	—	dry
June	36Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	—	15	—	—	dry
July	36Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	—	13	—	—	dry
August	36Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	—	23	—	—	dry
September	75Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	—	35	—	—	dry
October	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	—	75	—	—	shoulder
November	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	—	95	—	—	shoulder
December	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	—	99	—	—	shoulder