Climate Insights for Anone
Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho
Climate Overview
The climate in Anone is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 931 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 158 mm of rainfall. Anone is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.The climate in Anone is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Anone is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between June and August.
Temperature
Temperatures in Anone vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Anone vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Anone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19 mm. That's 139 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 16cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Anone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 in. That's 5.5 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 6in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Anone is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Anone is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Anone is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 75 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Anone is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 28°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anone based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anone based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.