Climate Insights for Pitseng

, Leribe District, Lesotho

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
January
150mm rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pitseng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 886mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Pitseng 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 July.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jul Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -2° Aug Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Oct Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 7° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9° Dec Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pitseng 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 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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pitseng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 886mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 136mm 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 July, totalling around 6cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/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: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Pitseng is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 Pitseng, which began on March 20, 2026. Pitseng 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 222mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. 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 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 192mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 15°
Apr 12°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 12°
Oct 15°
Nov 16°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Pitseng is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pitseng 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
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
May
2 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
-2 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
16 mm
2 cm
Jul
-2 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
14 mm
1 cm
Aug
0 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
1 cm
Oct
7 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
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