Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Leribe.
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Temperatures in Leribe, Lesotho, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is January at 26°C (79°F), and the coolest is July at 16°C (61°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 1019 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct dry season from May to September. December is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in December, when the city sees around 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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The weather in Leribe changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in July.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in January to -1°C (30°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Leribe has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1019 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Leribe bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 159 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm (0.5 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Leribe Precipitation page.
Leribe enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 10.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Leribe.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 43%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 24%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Leribe. In contrast, January, February, March, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Leribe has a distinct dry season from May to September.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from -1°C (30°F) to 14°C (57°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1019 mm (40 in). December is the wettest month with 159 mm (6.3 in), while July is the driest with 12 mm (0.5 in).
Leribe receives around 3,203 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 309 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 233 hours. Overall, Leribe enjoys abundant sunshine.
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