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Mpharane Weather in July

Mpharane in July

The short of it: Mpharane in July averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low -1° · rain 10 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mpharane an average July high of 15°, a low of -1° and some 10 mm of rain. Mpharane's coldest stretch of the year, 15° by day and -1° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 10 h 23 min in mid-July.

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

Against its neighbours, Mpharane runs warmer than most and about as wet in July. Thabana Morena, 14 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

July in Mpharane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus June
about the same, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus August
4° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Thabana Morena0014 km WNW14°-1°10 mm
Mohale's HoekMohale's Hoek District17 km SSW16°0°9.0 mm
Morunyaneng0021 km N15°-1°11 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District29 km N14°-2°12 mm
KetaneMohale's Hoek District30 km ESE15°0°10 mm
PhamongMohale's Hoek District35 km SE15°1°10 mm
MafetengMafeteng District37 km NW16°-1°8.0 mm
KoloMaseru District39 km NNE16°-1°11 mm

The Almanac · Mpharane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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July
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Mpharane's coldest stretch of the year, 15° by day and -1° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain.

Climate of Mpharane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°112 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
February27°13°98 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
March25°12°83 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April21°8°54 mm7 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°22 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°0°17 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August19°3°25 mm10 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°19 mm11 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°55 mm11 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°71 mm11 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
December27°13°78 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpharane in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpharane in July?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Mpharane's coldest stretch of the year, 15° by day and -1° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain.

Is July a good time to visit Mpharane?

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

How long are the days in Mpharane in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 10 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in June to 14 h 4 min in December.

Does it snow in Mpharane in July?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Mpharane in July?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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