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Weather & Climate in Makhakhe, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makhakhe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,591 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,591 ft (1,704 m) |
| Area | 1,511.0 sq mi (3,913.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7566°N, 27.5434°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 40 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in |
Makhakhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.5").