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Butha-Buthe — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Butha-Buthe District, Lesotho

10° Clear
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7
Feels like
7°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
36%
UV
—
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06:58 / 17:27

VanSky index for Butha-Buthe, Lesotho — 49 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #13 of 16 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
55
-1°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Medium
36%
Humidity level • Dew point -4°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
44 AQI
PM2.5: 13.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
16°
night
-1°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Th
16.07
day
18°
night
-3°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
18°
night
-2°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
18°
night
-1°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Su
19.07
day
18°
night
-2°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
17°
night
2°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
19°
night
-2°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.1h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Sub-zero night (-1.2°C) — drain water tanks and pipes to prevent freezing.

Air Quality Today

44
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
44
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
13.2
μg/m³
Fair
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 6 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 55.

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1
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70 2
Mapoteng
70 3
Mafeteng
70 4
Nako
68 5
Qacha’s Nek
67
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50
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50
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50
Mokhotlong
49
Mabote
40
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Butha-Buthe?
The weekly VanSky index for Butha-Buthe is 49 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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🇱🇸 Lesotho — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.45 /l

LSL23.65 · €1.26/l

68 of 133

cheaper than 50% of countries

Unleaded 95

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43 of 92

cheaper than 54% of countries

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pricier than 59% of countries

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