Lesotho Meteorological Services                                                                                       Tel: (+266) 2231 7250  
2nd & 3rd Floors, Options Building                                                                                      Email: lmswxoffice@gmail.com 
Pioneer road 
Maseru 

Seasonal Outlook (DJF 2025/26 and JFM-2026) 
For the period, covering the rolling seasons from December-January-February (DJF) 2025/26, to 
January-February-March(JFM) 2026, above -normal rainfall conditions are expected to 
dominate.  
N.B. It is important to note that during the summer season, flash floods, thunderstorms, 
hailstorms, heat waves, and strong winds are frequent and may result in the loss of lives while 
also posing possible damage to property and crops. 
General Comments (Advisory) 
OND Season  
This is a critical time for land preparation and sowing in all parts of the country. Given the above 
predictions, farmers are strongly advised to start planting summer crops like maize, potatoes, 
sorghum, beans and horticultural crops; however, areas where flooding is experienced should