Climate Insights for 'Malebese

Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
January
204 mm rain8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in 'Malebese is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,151 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 204 mm of rainfall. 'Malebese 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.The climate in 'Malebese is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 45.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8 in of rainfall. 'Malebese 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 26°F. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°FebMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°MarMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°AprMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 12°Average: 3°Min: -3°JulMax: 11°Average: 3°Min: -3°AugMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -2°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 2°OctMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°NovMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMarMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 38°FMin: 27°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 38°FMin: 26°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°F
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Temperatures in 'Malebese 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 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°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 'Malebese vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 38°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 204mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

'Malebese is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,151 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 204 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 16 mm. That's 188 mm less than January, 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 34cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.'Malebese is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.6 in. That's 7.4 in less than January, 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 14in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

'Malebese is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.'Malebese 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 7mph, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 'Malebese 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 'Malebese 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 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h5 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
16 °C62 °F
7 km/h5 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
1 °C33 °F
15 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C27 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
9 cm3 in
Jul
-3 °C26 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
9 cm3 in
Aug
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C56 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
6 cm2 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
49 mm1.9 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
5 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
20 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
139 mm5.5 in
1 cm1 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
20 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in