Climate Insights for Mokhotlong

The climate in Mokhotlong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 870mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Mokhotlong 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 May and November.

Temperatures in Mokhotlong vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 -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.

Mokhotlong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 870mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 160mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 156mm 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 35cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Mokhotlong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Mokhotlong, which began on June 21, 2026. Mokhotlong 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 -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mokhotlong 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.