Climate Insights for 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa

Maseru District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
December
193 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,115 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 193 mm of rainfall. 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 43.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 28°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°FebMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MarMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°AprMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°JunMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -2°JulMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -2°AugMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 0°SepMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 4°OctMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 7°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 41°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 46°FMin: 32°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°F
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Temperatures in 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 24°C with a mean of 18°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 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 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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: 176mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,115 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 193 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18 mm. That's 175 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 September, totalling around 19cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 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 June and September, totalling around 7in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

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

'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 7mph, 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. 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 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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 'Mosa Pelo Ha Josefa 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
12 °C53 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h5 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h5 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
2 °C35 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
14 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
7 cm3 in
Aug
0 °C32 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.5 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
140 mm5.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
24 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in