Climate Insights for 'Malethula
Mokhotlong District, Lesotho
Climate Overview
The climate in 'Malethula is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 929 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 167 mm of rainfall. 'Malethula 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. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.The climate in 'Malethula is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 36.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. 'Malethula 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. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 20in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in 'Malethula vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°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 'Malethula 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 69°F with a mean of 58°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 23°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
'Malethula is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 929 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 167 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 156 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 10cm.'Malethula is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.1 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 20in accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 4in.
Wind
'Malethula 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 10km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.'Malethula is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 'Malethula 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 'Malethula 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.