Africa is mostly associated with warm climates, but several countries can be quite cold—especially those at high elevation or with desert and mountain regions. Here are the coldest African countries, based on average temperatures, altitude, and winter conditions: Coldest Countries in Africa Lesotho Coldest country in Africa overall Entirely mountainous (often called “The Kingdom in the Sky”) Winter temperatures often drop below 0°C, with regular snowfall Ethiopia High-altitude regions (Addis Aba