Climate Insights for Mphaki

, Quthing, Lesotho

Hottest
January
23°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
February
220mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mphaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1186mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 220mm of rainfall. Mphaki 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between April and November.

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: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Aug Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Oct Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Nov Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Dec Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mphaki 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 23°C with a mean of 17°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 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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 216mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 220mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 207mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mphaki is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1186mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 220mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 215mm less than February, 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 April and November, totalling around 35cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Mphaki 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 February, 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Mphaki, which began on June 21, 2026. Mphaki 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 -1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 644mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 51mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mphaki 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
2 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
87 mm
1 cm
May
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
25 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
-1 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
5 mm
1 cm
Jul
-1 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
18 mm
10 cm
Aug
0 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
28 mm
8 cm
Sep
4 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
2 cm
Oct
6 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
7 cm
Nov
8 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
131 mm
4 cm
Dec
10 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
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