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Maseru

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Maseru month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maseru are typically March, September and October, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 0°C), and December the wettest (about 122 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	27.0	14.3	113	11.9
February	25.9	13.7	110	11.3
March	24.7	11.8	76	10.9
April	20.7	8.1	85	9.7
May	18.4	3.8	22	9.7
June	15.5	0.1	12	9.5
July	15.6	-0.5	15	9.9
August	18.6	1.7	17	10.5
September	23.2	6.3	27	11.1
October	25.0	9.0	54	11.3
November	25.7	11.2	95	12.0
December	26.7	13.3	122	12.3

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01 · Overview

Maseru, in brief

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02 · History

How Maseru took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Maseru

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Maseru

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Maseru

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Maseru

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Maseru

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08 · Questions

Questions about Maseru

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01 · Q&A

Where is Maseru located and what are its coordinates?

Maseru is situated in Lesotho at geographic coordinates -29.3167, 27.4833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Maseru?

Maseru has a recorded population of approximately 359,753 and observes the Africa/Maseru time zone (LSL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Maseru?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Maseru include en-LS, st, zu, xh, and the circulating currency is LSL.

04 · Q&A

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