Climate of Butha-Buthe, Leribe, Lesotho
Point-value climate at Butha-Buthe (Leribe, Lesotho). Population approximately 16,330.
Located in Leribe, Lesotho, Butha-Buthe has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 16,330. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.4°C / 45.3°F in June to 20.1°C / 68.2°F in January, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (June) to 118 mm / 4.6 in (January) — about 738 mm / 29.1 in across the year. Butha-Buthe is the capital of Leribe. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Butha-Buthe's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1°C68.2°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| February | 19.7°C67.5°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| March | 18°C64.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 14.7°C58.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 10.7°C51.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | — |
| June | 7.4°C45.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| July | 7.7°C45.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| August | 10.3°C50.5°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| September | 14.2°C57.6°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 16.3°C61.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 18°C64.4°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Butha-Buthe?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are September. Butha-Buthe's warmest month is January at an average of 20.1°C / 68.2°F, and its driest month is June with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Butha-Buthe?
Butha-Buthe, in Leribe, Lesotho, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.4°C / 45.3°F in June to 20.1°C / 68.2°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 738 mm / 29.1 in, with the wettest month being January (118 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest June (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Butha-Buthe in January?
The average temperature in Butha-Buthe in January is 20.1°C / 68.2°F, with rainfall of about 118 mm / 4.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Butha-Buthe?
The driest month in Butha-Buthe is June, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.4°C / 45.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Butha-Buthe?
The wettest month in Butha-Buthe is January, with approximately 118 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.