Climate Insights for Peka

Leribe District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
December
167mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Peka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 998mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 167mm of rainfall. Peka 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.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 7° Min: -1° Jul Max: 17° Average: 7° Min: -2° Aug Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 1° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 6° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Peka vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 167mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Peka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 998mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 167mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12mm. That's 155mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Peka 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 November, 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Peka, which began on September 23, 2026. Peka is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 458mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 244mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 43mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 18°
Apr 14°
May 11°
Jun 7°
Jul 7°
Aug 10°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Peka is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Peka 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jun
-1 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jul
-2 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
12 mm
1 cm
Aug
1 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
6 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
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