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Butha-Buthe — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Butha-Buthe District, Lesotho

26° Rain
VanSky
88
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
26°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
39%
UV
—
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05:33 / 18:13

VanSky index for Butha-Buthe, Lesotho — 88 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Butha-Buthe, Lesotho — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #3 of 16 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
High
39%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
48 AQI
PM2.5: 7.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
We
14.10
day
22°
night
13°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
15.10
day
27°
night
12°
solar
3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
30°
night
12°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Su
18.10
day
23°
night
14°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

48
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
48
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
7.5
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Lesotho

Butha-Buthe ranks 9 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 93.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Butha-Buthe?
The weekly VanSky index for Butha-Buthe is 88 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Butha-Buthe?
Solar panel output data for Butha-Buthe is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Butha-Buthe?
The index for Butha-Buthe is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
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Unleaded 93

$1.71 /L

LSL28.20 · €1.52/L

110 of 171

pricier than 64% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.73 /L

LSL28.60 · €1.54/L

52 of 103

cheaper than 50% of countries

Diesel

$2.11 /L

LSL34.90 · €1.88/L

126 of 170

pricier than 74% of countries

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