Climate Insights for 'Malehlakana
Butha-Buthe District, Lesotho
Climate Overview
The climate in 'Malehlakana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. 'Malehlakana 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 June and September.The climate in 'Malehlakana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. 'Malehlakana 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 29°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in 'Malehlakana vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°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 'Malehlakana 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 73°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 41°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
'Malehlakana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 137 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 June and September, totalling around 10cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.'Malehlakana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.4 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 June and September, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
'Malehlakana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.'Malehlakana 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 5mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit 'Malehlakana is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°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 'Malehlakana is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 73°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°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 'Malehlakana 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 'Malehlakana 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.