Letseng diamond mine
Mokhotlong, Lesotho
The Letseng diamond mine is a mine located in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, established in 1977. Sitting at an elevation of 3,100 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Lesotho.
Planning a visit
The warmer months from November to March bring daily highs of 14 °C to 16 °C, though rainfall is heavy, reaching up to 257 mm in January. The period from May to August is much colder, with daily lows dropping to -7 °C and drier conditions, including only 14 mm of rain in July.
The nearest airport is Moshoeshoe I International Airport in Maseru (Mazenod), located 137 km away, while the distance from the capital Maseru is 139 km. Nearby you can visit Tugela Falls, which is 27.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 16 °C. The wettest is January, with about 257 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | -4 | -7 | -7 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 257 | 219 | 179 | 83 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 48 | 52 | 152 | 176 | 200 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
