Climate Insights for Auplaas

Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
December
130 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Auplaas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 720 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 130 mm of rainfall. Auplaas 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between April and November.The climate in Auplaas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 28.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Auplaas 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between April and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°FebMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°MarMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°AprMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°MayMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -2°JulMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -2°AugMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 0°SepMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°OctMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 7°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMarMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 39°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 31°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°F
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Temperatures in Auplaas vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Auplaas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 720 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9 mm. That's 120 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 April and November, totalling around 40cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Auplaas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.7 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 April and November, totalling around 16in annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

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

Auplaas 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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Auplaas 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 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 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
10 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
53 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
May
1 °C34 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
-2 °C28 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
0 °C31 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
7 cm3 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in