Climate and monthly weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another refreshing summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F). January, recording an average high temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F), is Rakotoane's warmest month. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the summer, February, is another comfortable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between max 19°C (66.2°F) and min 8.3°C (46.9°F). The transition into February marks the average high-temperature at a still enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F), differing minimally from January's 19.7°C (67.5°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is still a comfortable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F). Rakotoane starts March with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.8°C (64°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.7°C (38.7°F) and max 14.9°C (58.8°F). Rakotoane experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F) in April, marking an insignificant shift from 17.8°C (64°F) in March. Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderate month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13°C (55.4°F) and 2°C (35.6°F). The arrival of May sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13°C (55.4°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the winter, June, is still a cool month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and -0.8°C (30.6°F). The average high-temperature is a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F) in June, hardly different from the 13°C (55.4°F) recorded in May. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another fresh winter month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between -1.4°C (29.5°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F). In Rakotoane, Lesotho, July is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low of -1.4°C (29.5°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter in Rakotoane, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.8°C (55°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F). Rakotoane's average high-temperature in August sits at a still cool 12.8°C (55°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the spring in Rakotoane, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 16.4°C (61.5°F). September's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 12.8°C (55°F) in August to a comfortable 16.4°C (61.5°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F). Rakotoane marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.6°C (63.7°F), hardly different from September's 16.4°C (61.5°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is also an enjoyable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.3°C (45.1°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F). The average high-temperature during November registers at a still refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is also an enjoyable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.5°C (67.1°F) and min 8.6°C (47.5°F). December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 19.5°C (67.1°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
With its average high temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F), January is regarded as the warmest month.
January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.
In Rakotoane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.7 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.
January through March and December are months without snowfall.
In Rakotoane, Lesotho, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 205mm (8.07").
January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane.
With an average relative humidity of 73%, February is the most humid month.
April through November are months with snowfall.
The month with the most snowfall in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is April, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow.
The month with the least sunshine in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is April, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.
May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rakotoane.
June has the shortest days of the year in Rakotoane, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
In Rakotoane, July records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 10.2°C (50.4°F) and reaching a low of -1.4°C (29.5°F).
The month with the least rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 1.1 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
The least humid month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is September, with an average relative humidity of 42%.
The month with the most sunshine is October, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.
December has the longest days of the year in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
Rakotoane, Lesotho, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). SAST timezone is used over the entire year.
Average temperature
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).
Average pressure
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average pressure in January:
1014.9mbar - Average pressure in February:
1015.7mbar - Average pressure in March:
1017.5mbar - Average pressure in April:
1020.1mbar - Average pressure in May:
1021.7mbar - Average pressure in June:
1023.4mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1024.8mbar - Average pressure in August:
1021.8mbar - Average pressure in September:
1019.5mbar - Average pressure in October:
1017.3mbar - Average pressure in November:
1015.6mbar - Average pressure in December:
1014.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in January:
6.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
6.2km/h - Average wind speed in March:
6.4km/h - Average wind speed in April:
6.9km/h - Average wind speed in May:
7.1km/h - Average wind speed in June:
8.4km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
7.7km/h - Average wind speed in August:
9.9km/h - Average wind speed in September:
10.5km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.3km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.9km/h - Average wind speed in December:
8.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).
Average rainfall
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in January:
24.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
20.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
19.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
5.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
2.4 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
1.1 days - Average rainfall days in August:
1.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
6.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
14.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
17.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
21.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in January:
0 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1.1 days - Average snowfall days in May:
1.8 days - Average snowfall days in June:
2.3 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
1.2 days - Average snowfall days in August:
1.5 days - Average snowfall days in September:
1.8 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rakotoane, 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 42min - 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:
10h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 6min - Average sunshine in May:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
7h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in October:
11h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
11h and 30min - Average sunshine in December:
11h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in January:
3.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
4.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15 days - Average sunshine days in May:
23.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
26.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
28.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
27.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
20.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
8.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
4.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).
Average UV index
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility
Rakotoane, Lesotho
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
