Climate Insights for Quthing Airport

, Quthing, Lesotho

Hottest
December
28°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
January
139mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Quthing Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 863mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 139mm of rainfall. Quthing 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Feb Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jun Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -1° Jul Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -2° Aug Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 0° Sep Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 5° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 8° Nov Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Dec Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Quthing Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°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. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°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: 139mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Quthing Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 863mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 139mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 126mm 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.

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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Quthing 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 November, averaging 18km/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 6km/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 Quthing Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Quthing 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 December at around 28°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 5 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 14°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 14°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Quthing Airport is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°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 Quthing 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. 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
13 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jun
-1 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Jul
-2 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
2 cm
Aug
0 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
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