Climate Insights for Pelaneng Airport

, Leribe District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
18°C peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low
Wettest
January
274mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pelaneng Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1338mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 274mm of rainfall. Pelaneng Airport 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 -5°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Feb Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Mar Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jun Max: 10° Average: 1° Min: -5° Jul Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -5° Aug Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -4° Sep Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 0° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 3° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Dec Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pelaneng Airport 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 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 1°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 274mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 200mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 234mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pelaneng Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1338mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 274mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 15mm. That's 259mm 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 May and November, totalling around 46cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Pelaneng Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Pelaneng Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Pelaneng Airport 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 707mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pelaneng Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Apr
2 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
May
-2 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
32 mm
6 cm
Jun
-5 °C
10 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
8 cm
Jul
-5 °C
9 °C
14 km/h
20 mm
10 cm
Aug
-4 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
31 mm
7 cm
Sep
0 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
56 mm
7 cm
Oct
3 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
115 mm
6 cm
Nov
5 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
142 mm
1 cm
Dec
7 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
234 mm
0 cm
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