Weather conditions in Lesotho vary greatly depending on the
altitude. Summer is the hot, rainy season from October to April,
with the hottest days in January and February, and the most rain
falling between March and May and October and November. Days are
sunny with afternoon electric thunderstorms, and temperatures range
from around 86ºF (30°C) in the lowlands with cooler
temperatures as the altitude increases, averaging about 64°F
(18°C) in the mountains. Snow falls mainly in winter from May
to September, but can occur in the mountains at any time of year.
Winter can be bitterly cold, particularly in the highlands, but
days are usually clear and sunny. Temperatures can fall to 20°F
(-7°C) in the lowlands and 0°F (-18°C) in the
highlands. At any time of year the weather can change very rapidly
in the highlands from warm sunshine to mist, rain and freezing
temperatures.
