Weather & Climate in Morija, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morija experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,663 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,663 ft (1,726 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6298°S, 27.5135°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 41 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in |
Morija has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.5").