December · Lesotho
Best time to visit Maseru in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Maseru in December
Average temperature 19°C, 149 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Maseru scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 149 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Maseru is Lesotho's practical capital gateway, combining markets, Basotho crafts, national institutions, and road access to Thaba Bosiu and Morija.
December in Maseru — reliably good (12th best month)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
149 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Maseru — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Maseru in December?
- In December, Maseru averages 19°C, 149 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Maseru?
- December earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Maseru in December?
- Expect about 149 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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