Climate Insights for Semonkong

, Maseru, Lesotho

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low
Wettest
February
164mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Semonkong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 964mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 1° Jun Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jul Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -3° Aug Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: -1° Sep Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 3° Oct Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 5° Nov Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Dec Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Semonkong vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°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: 160mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Semonkong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 964mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 164mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 158mm 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 May and November, totalling around 31cm 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: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Semonkong 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

89 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Semonkong, which began on June 21, 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 207mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 487mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm 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 -3 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 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
11 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
May
1 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
-2 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
1 cm
Jul
-3 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
10 cm
Aug
-1 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
25 mm
8 cm
Sep
3 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
25 mm
1 cm
Oct
5 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
71 mm
5 cm
Nov
8 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
111 mm
3 cm
Dec
10 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
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