December · Lesotho
Best time to visit Semonkong in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Semonkong in December
Average temperature 15°C, 146 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Semonkong scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Semonkong is a Maloti Mountains base for Maletsunyane Falls, pony trekking, hiking, mountain biking, and highland village routes.
December in Semonkong — reliably good (11th best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
146 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 7.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Semonkong in December?
- In December, Semonkong averages 15°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Semonkong?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Semonkong in December?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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