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Mapoteng Weather in July

Mapoteng in July

The short of it: Mapoteng in July averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 10 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 0° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 10 h 27 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Mapoteng an average July high of 17°, a low of 0° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Much like June: highs about 17°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 10 h 27 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates July 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Mapoteng runs warmer than most and wetter than most in July. Mamathes, 14 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

July in Mapoteng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus June
1° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus August
3° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 27 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mamathes0014 km W17°0°7.0 mm
TeyateyanengBerea22 km W17°-1°7.0 mm
Kolonyama0024 km WNW17°-1°7.0 mm
SefikengBerea25 km SW16°-1°10 mm
PekaLeribe26 km NW17°-2°7.0 mm
MaputsoeLeribe26 km NNW16°-2°7.0 mm
PitsengLeribe26 km ENE17°-1°9.0 mm
HlotseLeribe27 km NNE17°-1°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Mapoteng Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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July
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Much like June: highs about 17°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Mapoteng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°117 mm9 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
February27°14°91 mm8 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
March25°12°85 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April22°8°55 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May20°4°20 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°0°12 mm7 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°0°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°2°19 mm9 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°7°19 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°53 mm11 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°78 mm11 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
December28°14°94 mm11 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapoteng in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapoteng in July?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like June: highs about 17°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

Is July a good time to visit Mapoteng?

The Almanac gives July 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Mapoteng in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 10 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 18 min in June to 14 h 0 min in December.

Does it snow in Mapoteng in July?

Snow can fall, since nights average 0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Mapoteng in July?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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