Climate Insights for Semonkong

Maseru, Lesotho

Hottest
January
22°C peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low
Wettest
December
193mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Semonkong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1126mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 193mm of rainfall. Semonkong 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 -3°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: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Mar Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Apr Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 1° Jun Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -3° Jul Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -3° Aug Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Sep Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 3° Oct Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 5° Nov Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° Dec Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Semonkong 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 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Semonkong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1126mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 193mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 176mm 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 32cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/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: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Semonkong 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Semonkong, which began on September 23, 2026. Semonkong 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 537mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Semonkong 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
10 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Apr
5 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
May
1 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
29 mm
2 cm
Jun
-3 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
17 mm
8 cm
Jul
-3 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
21 mm
9 cm
Aug
-1 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
24 mm
6 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
18 °C
11 km/h
42 mm
3 cm
Oct
5 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
91 mm
2 cm
Nov
7 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
132 mm
1 cm
Dec
9 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
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