Monthly climate guide

Maseru weather in January

Expect hot weather in Maseru in January: afternoons reach about 29°C (84°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 92 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C warmer than February.

What stands out in January

It's wetter than a typical month in Maseru — roughly 82% more rain than average.
Seasonally, January counts as mid-summer in Maseru — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.

January is typically Maseru's warmest month.

Avg high

29°C

84°F

Avg low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

92 mm

wet

Humidity

55%

relative

Sky

50%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Maseru
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 January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

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Is January a good time to visit Maseru?

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Maseru in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Maseru?

January is one of the wetter months in Maseru, with about 92 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Maseru in January?

Average highs are about 29°C (84°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Maseru in January?

Maseru typically gets around 92 mm of rain in January — wet.

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.