Lesotho has two good windows: Mar–May and Aug–Nov. They sit either side of the season the climate record rules out, which is why the shoulder months matter here. The recommended window is May–Sep.
Wet summer Nov–Mar
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1 | 83 | 58% | Too wet |
| February | 27.2 | 81 | 55% | Fair |
| March | 25.3 | 78 | 43% | Go |
| April | 21.5 | 71 | 28% | Go |
| May | 18.0 | 64 | 13% | Go |
| June | 14.8 | 59 | 8% | Fair |
| July | 14.9 | 59 | 5% | Fair |
| August | 17.9 | 64 | 10% | Go |
| September | 22.7 | 73 | 13% | Go |
| October | 24.8 | 77 | 34% | Go |
| November | 26.0 | 79 | 41% | Go |
| December | 27.5 | 82 | 54% | Fair |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
July is the driest month, with rain on 5% of days and daytime highs near 14.9°C (59°F). January is the wettest, at 58%. The warmest month is January at 28.1°C (83°F); the coolest is June at 14.8°C (59°F). The record rules out too wet in January.