Climate and monthly weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Mapotu, Lesotho, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) and 16.7°C (62.1°F). January brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 28°C (82.4°F) and an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F). During January, the heat index is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the summer, February, is another warm month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and an average high of 26.3°C (79.3°F). The arrival of February coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), indicating a minimal shift from January's 28°C (82.4°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low of 12.9°C (55.2°F). The transition into March shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F) from February's 26.3°C (79.3°F) in the average high-temperature. Weather in March »Weather in April
April, like March, is an agreeable autumn month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F) and an average high of 20.8°C (69.4°F). The onset of April results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) in March to a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°C (44.2°F) and max 18.5°C (65.3°F). May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the winter in Mapotu, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 3.3°C (37.9°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F). June is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is a moderate winter month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.1°C (37.6°F) and max 14.8°C (58.6°F). Mapotu records an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) in July, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the winter, August, is a comfortable month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 5°C (41°F) and max 18.2°C (64.8°F). In Mapotu, the average high-temperature in August slightly increases from a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F) in July to a comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the spring in Mapotu, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 8.4°C (47.1°F). September signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from August's comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F) to a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October in Mapotu, Lesotho, is a warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F). The commencement of October brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from September. Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is also a moderately hot month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F). The average high-temperature during November is a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the summer in Mapotu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.4°C (59.7°F) and max 27.4°C (81.3°F). The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F), barely varying from November's 25.8°C (78.4°F). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Mapotu notes the warmest temperatures in January, with a average high of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 16.7°C (62.1°F).
In Mapotu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.
Throughout the year, 2mm (0.08") of snow is accumulated.
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
The months with the highest humidity in Mapotu, Lesotho, are February and April, with an average relative humidity of 55%.
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
June is the month when Mapotu experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 14.7°C (58.5°F) and a low of 3.3°C (37.9°F).
June is the only month when snow falls.
June is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year.
July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.
August has the least sunshine of the year in Mapotu, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
September is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 33%.
The month with the most sunshine is November, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Mapotu.
Mapotu, Lesotho, does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). SAST timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Mapotu, Lesotho
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).
Average pressure
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average pressure in January:
1013mbar - Average pressure in February:
1014.2mbar - Average pressure in March:
1016.3mbar - Average pressure in April:
1019.6mbar - Average pressure in May:
1021.7mbar - Average pressure in June:
1024.1mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1025.2mbar - Average pressure in August:
1021.9mbar - Average pressure in September:
1018.8mbar - Average pressure in October:
1015.9mbar - Average pressure in November:
1014mbar - Average pressure in December:
1012.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in January:
10.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
9.4km/h - Average wind speed in March:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in April:
8.8km/h - Average wind speed in May:
8.1km/h - Average wind speed in June:
9.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
11.2km/h - Average wind speed in September:
12km/h - Average wind speed in October:
12.6km/h - Average wind speed in November:
13.3km/h - Average wind speed in December:
12.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).
Average humidity
Mapotu, Lesotho
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).
Average rainfall
Mapotu, Lesotho
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).
Average rainfall days
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in January:
16.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
14.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
4.9 days - Average rainfall days in June:
3.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
4.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).
Average snowfall
Mapotu, Lesotho
The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in January:
0 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0.4 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average daylight in January:
13h and 48min - Average daylight in February:
13h and 6min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 18min - Average daylight in April:
11h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in June:
10h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in August:
11h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 48min - Average daylight in November:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January:
11h and 36min - Average sunshine in February:
11h and 18min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
7h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in October:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
11h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
11h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Mapotu, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in January:
11.4 days - Average sunshine days in February:
11.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in May:
25.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
25.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
27.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
27 days - Average sunshine days in September:
23.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
21.4 days - Average sunshine days in November:
17.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
Average UV index
Mapotu, Lesotho
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Mapotu, Lesotho
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility
Mapotu, Lesotho
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
