Peka, Lesotho experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records.
Peka, Lesotho Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Peka, Lesotho. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.8/10
Best: January, February, March, October, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 21°C / 7°C
Feels Like 20°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 82 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 61%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Frost Days 11 days
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Avg Low14°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
-1°C
July
Avg High15°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High15°C
Avg Low-1°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
September (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:02
Daylight 10.3h
Sunset 17:20
Live conditions—
Peka on the map · live conditions
Peka, Lesotho
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Lesotho
- City
- Peka
- Population
- 5.9K
- Coordinates
- -28.97°, 27.76°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 15 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 14°C . Feb: 25°C / 13°C . Mar: 24°C / 11°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 18°C / 3°C . Jun: 15°C / -1°C . Jul: 15°C / -1°C . Aug: 18°C / 1°C . Sep: 23°C / 6°C . Oct: 24°C / 9°C . Nov: 25°C / 11°C . Dec: 26°C / 13°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 149 mm. Feb: 137 mm. Mar: 97 mm. Apr: 119 mm. May: 24 mm. Jun: 12 mm. Jul: 12 mm. Aug: 18 mm. Sep: 34 mm. Oct: 73 mm. Nov: 144 mm. Dec: 163 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 72%. May: 66%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 56%. Aug: 49%. Sep: 45%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 10.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 33 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 27°C | Jan · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · -1°C | Jul · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 308 mm | Dec · 163 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 17 km/h | Sep · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Fair August
Good September
Good October best
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 14°C | 27°C / 14°C | 16days (149 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 9.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 25°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 13days (137 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 24°C / 11°C | 24°C / 11°C | 12days (97 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 19°C / 6°C | 11days (119 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 3°C | 15°C / 0°C | 3days (24 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 15°C / -1°C | 11°C / -4°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.2h Good | 63% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 15°C / -1°C | 11°C / -5°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 56% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 18°C / 1°C | 15°C / -2°C | 2days (18 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| September | 23°C / 6°C | 20°C / 3°C | 5days (34 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 9°C | 23°C / 6°C | 8days (73 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 25°C / 11°C | 24°C / 9°C | 13days (144 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 26°C / 13°C | 26°C / 12°C | 17days (163 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Peka are January, February, March, October, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Peka, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Peka is January, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Peka is July, with average overnight lows of -1°C (29°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Peka is December, averaging 163mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Peka runs through December, January, February, November, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Peka.
Peka receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Peka.
The least favorable months to visit Peka are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, October, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Peka is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Peka is 61%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Peka rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 11 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Peka are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Peka averages 13 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 32%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Peka is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Peka has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Peka ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Peka, with a climate score of 4.6/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, October, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Peka, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 15°C (59°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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