📷 Afriski
Africa
Afriski
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 86 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed August 31
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
8
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Fair
2026 season average
Afriski is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 21.4 across 86 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August12cm avg · last season 30.1
- #2July9cm avg · last season 17.7
- #3June9cm avg · last season 14.9
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Aug – 14 Aug · last season 37
- #2 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 30.7
- #3 15 Aug – 21 Aug · last season 28.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Aug – 15 Aug. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended August 31, 2026
2 runs · 2 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (3,070m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footageAll webcams & Proof of Powder →
About Afriski
Afriski is a mountain resort located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, offering year-round alpine activities at an altitude of 3,222 meters. The resort features a ski and snowboard area with a main slope and beginner zone, accommodation options ranging from lodges to chalets, and amenities such as restaurants, a rental shop, and adventure activities. Afriski stands out as one of the few ski destinations in Southern Africa, providing a unique high-altitude experience in a scenic mountain setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Afriski
- Where is Afriski?
- Afriski is a ski resort in Lesotho.
- How high is Afriski?
- Afriski runs from a base elevation of 2,917 m (9,570 ft) to a summit of 3,222 m (10,571 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Afriski?
- Afriski has 2 marked runs and 2 lifts.
- When is ski season at Afriski?
- Afriski typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How will El Niño affect Afriski in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.
