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Rothe Weather in January

Rothe in January

The short of it: Rothe in January averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 13 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 120 mm · daylight 13 h 50 min

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

January in Rothe brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 120 mm of rain over the month. No month in Rothe runs warmer: highs about 28°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 50 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Rothe runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Morija, 8 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Rothe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 41 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MorijaMaseru District8 km SE27°14°124 mm
Mantsebo0011 km NNE28°15°122 mm
Matsieng0011 km ESE28°15°125 mm
MazenodMaseru District20 km NNE29°15°118 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District22 km SSE26°13°120 mm
KoloMaseru District25 km ESE27°14°122 mm
RomaMaseru District28 km ENE28°15°122 mm
MaseruMaseru District29 km N29°15°112 mm

The Almanac · Rothe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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No month in Rothe runs warmer: highs about 28°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm.

Climate of Rothe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°120 mm10 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February28°14°104 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
March26°12°88 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April22°8°50 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°20 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°0°14 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°0°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°2°21 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°7°16 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°56 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°77 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December28°14°79 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rothe in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rothe in January?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. No month in Rothe runs warmer: highs about 28°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm.

Is January a good time to visit Rothe?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Rothe in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 15 min in June to 14 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Rothe in January?

Hardly — January nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rothe in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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