Qacha's Nek, Lesotho Weather

Qacha's Nek,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
0°C
0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 812 hPa

Feel like: -4 °C

Temperature: 0°C

Cloud: 98%

Humidity: 71%

Wind: N - 6 km/h

Visibility: 6.22 km

Weather forecast

Sun
16 Aug
2°C / 19°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
17 Aug
3°C / 20°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
18 Aug
3°C / 21°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
19 Aug
3°C / 20°C
Drizzle
Thu
20 Aug
6°C / 17°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
04:00 AM
-5° /
-5° /
Overcast
71% 15 km/h
05:00 AM
-5° /
-5° /
Partly Cloudy
67% 14 km/h
06:00 AM
-5° /
-5° /
Partly Cloudy
52% 18 km/h
07:00 AM
-4° /
-4° /
Clear Sky
43% 19 km/h
08:00 AM
-3° / 10°
-3° / 10°
Clear Sky
36% 18 km/h
09:00 AM
-2° / 13°
-2° / 13°
Clear Sky
33% 18 km/h
10:00 AM
-3° / 14°
-3° / 14°
Clear Sky
30% 16 km/h
11:00 AM
-2° / 14°
-2° / 14°
Clear Sky
29% 24 km/h
12:00 PM
-2° / 14°
-2° / 14°
Clear Sky
30% 26 km/h
13:00 PM
-2° / 14°
-2° / 14°
Clear Sky
32% 26 km/h
14:00 PM
-1° / 13°
-1° / 13°
Clear Sky
34% 23 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 15.4°C
  • Average low 1.83°C
  • Hottest day 24°C (28 August 2026)
  • Coldest day -5°C (12 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 50.87%
  • Days with precipitation 8 days
  • Highest precipitation 94 mm (09 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 14°C
  • Min: 0°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Qacha's Nek over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Qacha's Nek in the coming days

Rainfall in Qacha's Nek in the coming days

Qacha's Nek Climate Summary

Qacha's Nek features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 15.17ºC (59.31ºF), which is about -0.89% lower than the national average for Lesotho. Annually, the city experiences approximately 124.11 millimeters (4.89 inches) of rainfall, spread across 156.81 rainy days, accounting for 42.96% of the year.

Longitude -30.1114565
Latitude 28.678979
Yearly high temperature 20.1ºC (68.18ºF)
Yearly low temperature 6.43ºC (43.57ºF)
Hottest month January 23.14ºC (73.65ºF)
Coldest month July 1.35ºC (34.43ºF)
Yearly precip 124.11mm (4.89in)
Days with rainfall 156.81 days (42.96%)
Driest month June (48.4%)
Wettest month January (75.43%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 23.14° / 10.47° 25.0 days
February 22.73° / 9.98° 21.27 days
March 21.91° / 8.82° 21.18 days
April 18.75° / 5.42° 12.45 days
May 17.52° / 4.09° 5.36 days
June 15.22° / 1.45° 1.91 days
July 15.09° / 1.35° 2.55 days
August 17.69° / 3.34° 4.18 days
September 21.35° / 6.64° 5.73 days
October 22.1° / 7.42° 13.45 days
November 22.73° / 8.19° 19.64 days
December 23.0° / 9.94° 24.09 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Qacha's Nek?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 23.14ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 1.35ºC).

2. What should I wear in Qacha's Nek today?

For today's mild weather in Qacha's Nek, with temperatures between 14ºC to 17ºC (57.2ºF to 62.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Comfortable jeans or slacks
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Casual sneakers or loafers

Temperature

Early
-5°C / 0°C
Morning
-2°C / 13°C
Afternoon
2°C / 11°C
Evening
-3°C / 3°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 443
  • CO 125
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 7
  • O3 48
  • PM10 20
  • PM25 20
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,319

Sunrise / Sunset

04:37
15:41