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Mpharane Weather in September

Mpharane in September

The short of it: Mpharane in September averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 57 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 22° · low 6° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mpharane an average September high of 22°, a low of 6° and some 19 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 57 min in mid-September, 55 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, Mpharane runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Thabana Morena, 14 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Mpharane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 57 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Thabana Morena0014 km WNW22°6°19 mm
Mohale's HoekMohale's Hoek District17 km SSW23°7°19 mm
Morunyaneng0021 km N22°6°18 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District29 km N21°5°20 mm
KetaneMohale's Hoek District30 km ESE22°6°17 mm
PhamongMohale's Hoek District35 km SE22°7°17 mm
MafetengMafeteng District37 km NW23°6°17 mm
KoloMaseru District39 km NNE23°6°19 mm

The Almanac · Mpharane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpharane in September?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Mpharane?

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

How long are the days in Mpharane in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 57 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 September?

Hardly — September nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mpharane in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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