Climate Insights for 'Malere

Mafeteng District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
December
159 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in 'Malere is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 938 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 159 mm of rainfall. 'Malere 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between June and July.The climate in 'Malere is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 36.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. 'Malere 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 30°F. Light snow can occur between June and July.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 13°FebMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AprMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°MayMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°JunMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: -1°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°AugMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°SepMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 5°OctMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 8°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 10°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 44°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 43°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 34°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in 'Malere vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in 'Malere vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 43°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0in
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'Malere is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 938 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 159 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 16 mm. That's 143 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 June and July, totalling around 7cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.'Malere is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.6 in. That's 5.6 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 June and July, totalling around 3in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

'Malere 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 November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.'Malere is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr13°56°F
May10°50°F
Jun7°44°F
Jul6°43°F
Aug9°49°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit 'Malere is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit 'Malere is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 30°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 'Malere 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 'Malere 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
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C37 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-1 °C31 °F
15 °C60 °F
9 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
1 °C34 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
159 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in