Climate Insights for 'Moteng

Butha-Buthe District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
January
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in 'Moteng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. 'Moteng 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 June and September.The climate in 'Moteng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. 'Moteng 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 29°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -1°JulMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -2°AugMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 0°SepMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°NovMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 41°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 47°FMin: 33°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°F
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Temperatures in 'Moteng vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 -2°C and the daily average is 5°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 'Moteng vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0in
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'Moteng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 137 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 June and September, totalling around 10cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.'Moteng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.4 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 June and September, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

'Moteng 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 9km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.'Moteng 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 5mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°62°F
Feb16°62°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr12°53°F
May8°47°F
Jun5°42°F
Jul5°41°F
Aug8°47°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec16°61°F

The best time to visit 'Moteng is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit 'Moteng is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 73°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 'Moteng 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 'Moteng 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
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
2 °C35 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-1 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
0 °C33 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
1 cm1 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
19 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
8 km/h5 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in