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Mohale Weather in August

Mohale in August

The short of it: Mohale in August averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 0° · rain 27 mm · daylight 11 h 4 min

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

August in Mohale brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 0°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 4 min in mid-August, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Mohale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Marakabeis, 11 km to the SE, is 2° warmer by day.

August in Mohale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 4 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarakabeisThaba-Tseka11 km SE17°1°26 mm
MantsonyaneThaba-Tseka21 km ESE15°-1°26 mm
NazarethMaseru District26 km WNW19°2°24 mm
NakoMaseru District32 km WSW18°2°26 mm
SefikengBerea33 km NW19°2°24 mm
RamabantaMaseru District33 km SW19°3°25 mm
RomaMaseru District34 km W19°3°22 mm
SemonkongMaseru District41 km S16°0°27 mm

The Almanac · Mohale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Mohale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°12°115 mm9 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February23°11°97 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March22°9°87 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April19°5°57 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May16°1°24 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June13°-2°14 mm8 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July13°-3°10 mm9 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°27 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
September20°4°27 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°70 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November22°9°89 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December24°11°94 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mohale in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mohale in August?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mohale?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Mohale in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 16 min in June to 14 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Mohale in August?

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

What should I pack for Mohale in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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