Climate Insights for Quthing

Quthing, Lesotho

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
December
137mm rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Quthing is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 865mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 137mm of rainfall. Quthing 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Feb Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Mar Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Apr Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° May Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Jul Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: -1° Aug Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 1° Sep Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 5° Oct Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 7° Nov Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Dec Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Quthing vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 9mm Jul Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Quthing is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 865mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 137mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 118mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 28cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

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: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/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

Quthing is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 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 Quthing, which began on September 23, 2026. Quthing 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. 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 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 214mm for the season, averaging 71mm 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 -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 21cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 16°
Apr 12°
May 9°
Jun 6°
Jul 6°
Aug 8°
Sep 13°
Oct 15°
Nov 16°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Quthing is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°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 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
12 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
29 mm
2 cm
Jun
0 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
26 mm
9 cm
Jul
-1 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
24 mm
10 cm
Aug
1 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
5 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
3 cm
Oct
7 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
67 mm
1 cm
Nov
9 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
102 mm
1 cm
Dec
11 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
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