Climate Insights for 'Malifiloane
Mokhotlong District, Lesotho
Climate Overview
The climate in 'Malifiloane is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,346 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 253 mm of rainfall. 'Malifiloane 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 'Malifiloane is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 53 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. 'Malifiloane 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
Temperatures in 'Malifiloane 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 21°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 'Malifiloane vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 40°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
'Malifiloane is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,346 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 253 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 243 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 April and November, totalling around 35cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.'Malifiloane is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10 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 9.6 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 April and November, totalling around 14in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
'Malifiloane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.'Malifiloane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for 'Malifiloane 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 'Malifiloane 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.