Climate Insights for Auplaas (Ha Makhaola)

Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
December
180 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 968 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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 May and November.The climate in Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 38.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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 May and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°FebMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MarMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°AprMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°JunMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -2°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -2°AugMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 0°SepMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 6°NovMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 42°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 47°FMin: 32°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°F
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°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 Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°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 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 968 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 169 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 May and November, totalling around 30cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.7 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 May and November, totalling around 12in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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 February, 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.Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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 February, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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 Auplaas (Ha Makhaola) 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
2 °C35 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-2 °C29 °F
15 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
4 cm1 in
Aug
0 °C32 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
7 cm3 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
21 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
9 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
107 mm4.2 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
24 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in