Monthly climate guide

Maseru weather in May

Expect mild weather in Maseru in May: afternoons reach about 18°C (65°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (41°F). Around 18 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 4°C warmer than June.

What stands out in May

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
It's one of the drier months, with about 64% less rain than Maseru's average.
Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by June.
Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in Maseru — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.

Avg high

18°C

65°F

Avg low

5°C

41°F

Rainfall

18 mm

very dry

Humidity

56%

relative

Sky

31%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Maseru weather by month

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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 May

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is May a good time to visit Maseru?

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Maseru in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Maseru?

Yes. May is one of the best months for Maseru, with highs around 18°C and about 18 mm of rain.

How warm is Maseru in May?

Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Maseru in May?

Maseru typically gets around 18 mm of rain in May — very dry.

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.