Monthly climate guide
Maseru weather in August
With highs near 18°C (64°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), August feels mild in Maseru. Rainfall averages about 12 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than July and 5°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- August brings late winter to Maseru — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Maseru than August.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 16°C.
- Rain is well below Maseru's usual level (around 76% less).
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
12 mm
very dry
Humidity
47%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Maseru weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 57°F | 92 mm | 55% | 50% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 13°C / 56°F | 98 mm | 60% | 51% |
| March | 26°C / 78°F | 12°C / 53°F | 69 mm | 60% | 46% |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 46°F | 68 mm | 61% | 42% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 5°C / 41°F | 18 mm | 56% | 31% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 1°C / 34°F | 19 mm | 55% | 26% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 1°C / 34°F | 13 mm | 52% | 19% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 2°C / 36°F | 12 mm | 47% | 23% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 6°C / 43°F | 16 mm | 39% | 31% |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 9°C / 48°F | 39 mm | 40% | 39% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 10°C / 51°F | 66 mm | 45% | 43% |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 13°C / 56°F | 96 mm | 52% | 55% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Maseru?
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Maseru in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Maseru?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Maseru, with highs around 18°C and about 12 mm of rain.
How warm is Maseru in August?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Maseru in August?
Maseru typically gets around 12 mm of rain in August — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Maseru (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.