Climate Insights for 'Malitlhare

Quthing District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
December
189 mm rain7.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in 'Malitlhare is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,036 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 189 mm of rainfall. 'Malitlhare 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.The climate in 'Malitlhare is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 40.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. 'Malitlhare 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 27°F. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 10°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°AprMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 1°JunMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -3°JulMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -3°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: -1°SepMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 3°OctMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 5°NovMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 7°DecMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 46°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 44°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°F
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Min

Temperatures in 'Malitlhare vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 'Malitlhare vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°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: 187mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 189mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

'Malitlhare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,036 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 15 mm. That's 174 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 May and November, totalling around 33cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.'Malitlhare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.4 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 6.9 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 May and November, totalling around 13in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

'Malitlhare is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 February, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.'Malitlhare 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 'Malitlhare 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 'Malitlhare 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 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
1 °C34 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C27 °F
13 °C56 °F
9 km/h5 mph
15 mm0.6 in
6 cm3 in
Jul
-3 °C27 °F
13 °C56 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
15 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
8 cm3 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h6 mph
92 mm3.6 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
116 mm4.6 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in