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Mokhotlong Weather in September

Mokhotlong in September

The short of it: Mokhotlong in September averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 11 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 6° · rain 24 mm · daylight 11 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mokhotlong an average September high of 20°, a low of 6° and some 24 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 58 min in mid-September, 53 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Mokhotlong runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Mapholaneng, 22 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Mokhotlong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 58 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MapholanengMokhotlong District22 km WNW19°4°24 mm
SeshoteLeribe50 km W20°4°24 mm
Thaba-TsekaThaba-Tseka51 km WSW20°5°23 mm
KatseThaba-Tseka57 km W20°4°24 mm
Lejone0060 km WNW18°4°26 mm
SehonghongThaba-Tseka60 km SSW20°6°22 mm
Sehlabathebe0065 km S18°4°28 mm
HimevilleKwaZulu-Natal67 km SE23°8°30 mm

The Almanac · Mokhotlong Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Mokhotlong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°12°126 mm9 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
February24°12°103 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March22°10°84 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April19°6°39 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
May16°3°10 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June14°0°7.0 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
July14°-1°6.0 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August16°2°20 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°6°24 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°8°64 mm12 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
November22°9°87 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
December23°11°98 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mokhotlong in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mokhotlong in September?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Mokhotlong?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Mokhotlong in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 17 min in June to 14 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Mokhotlong in September?

Hardly — September nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mokhotlong in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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