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Butha-Buthe — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Butha-Buthe District, Lesotho

22° Cloudy
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
19°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
22%
UV
—
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06:23 / 17:51

VanSky index for Butha-Buthe, Lesotho — 89 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 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #3 of 16 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
2°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
Medium
22%
Humidity level • Dew point -0.7°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
45 AQI
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
22°
night
2°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
22°
night
7°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
25°
night
5°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
25°
night
6°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Th
03.09
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
24°
night
9°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
23°
night
6°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 10.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Cold night (2.2°C) — bundle up and warm up your sleeping spot in advance, check your heating fuel or gas supply.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

45
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
45
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
5.4
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 10 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.

Best
1
Mapoteng
94 2
Mazenod
92 3
Qacha’s Nek
90 4
Nako
87 5
Quthing
86
Harshest
Maseru
82
Mabote
81
Roma
76
Thaba-Tseka
75
Mokhotlong
72
All 16 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Butha-Buthe?
The weekly VanSky index for Butha-Buthe is 89 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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LS Lesotho — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.48 /l

LSL23.85 · €1.27/l

75 of 142

pricier than 52% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.49 /l

LSL24.05 · €1.28/l

40 of 94

cheaper than 59% of countries

Diesel

$1.80 /l

LSL29.05 · €1.55/l

92 of 142

pricier than 64% of countries

Kerosene

$1.31 /l

LSL21.20 · €1.13/l

18 of 30

pricier than 57% of countries

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