Best Time to Visit Maseru for Backpacking – October Scores 96/100

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, April, September

Avoid

January

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Weather

9°C – 22°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Maseru for backpacking is October, April, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Maseru

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	85Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	29°	116	13.2	55%	shoulder
February	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	89	11	60%	shoulder
March	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	81	10.2	63%	shoulder
April	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	53	7.2	62%	shoulder
May	78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	20°	23	4	57%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	13	2.1	55%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	6	1.9	52%	dry
August	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	20°	12	1.9	47%	dry
September	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	24°	21	3.5	45%	dry
October	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	53	8.7	50%	shoulder
November	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	82	9	53%	shoulder
December	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	87	11.8	54%	shoulder