December · Lesotho
Best time to visit Malealea in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Malealea in December
Average temperature 17°C, 193 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Malealea scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 193 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Malealea is a mountain village and trekking base known for Basotho pony routes, sandstone valleys, community tourism, and multi-day links through rural Lesotho.
December in Malealea — reliably good (12th best month)
December averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 193 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Malealea in December?
- In December, Malealea averages 17°C, 193 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Malealea?
- December earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Malealea in December?
- Expect about 193 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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