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Maseru Weather in February

Maseru in February

The short of it: Maseru in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 98 mm · daylight 13 h 9 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

February in Maseru brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 9 min in mid-February, 41 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Maseru runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Mabote, 6 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Maseru, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaboteBerea6 km NE28°15°97 mm
LadybrandFree State14 km N27°14°100 mm
MazenodMaseru District14 km SE28°15°103 mm
Mantsebo0019 km S27°14°105 mm
RomaMaseru District26 km ESE27°14°104 mm
RotheMaseru District29 km S28°14°104 mm
SefikengBerea32 km E26°13°105 mm
TeyateyanengBerea32 km NE28°14°96 mm

The Almanac · Maseru Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Maseru by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°15°112 mm10 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
February28°15°98 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March26°13°75 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April23°8°50 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May20°3°19 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°0°12 mm7 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°-1°7.0 mm8 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°2°18 mm9 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°7°16 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°11°56 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
November27°12°69 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
December28°14°84 mm12 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maseru in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maseru in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Maseru?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Maseru in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 17 min in June to 14 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Maseru in February?

Hardly — February nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maseru in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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