Climate Insights for Auplaas (Ha Makhaola)
Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho
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
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
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
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.