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Leribe, Lesotho

Peka

Peka is a small town in Leribe, Lesotho, 1,612 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,937. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population5,937
Local time22:33
28.97° S, 27.76° EElevation 1,612 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
The year in Pekaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low23° / 9°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Peka at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in January

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

113 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Peka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°13°
Fri23 Oct25°9°
Sat24 Oct27°8°
Sun25 Oct29°11°
Mon26 Oct27°14°3.7 mm
Tue27 Oct27°12°
Wed28 Oct25°9°
Thu29 Oct28°10°
Fri30 Oct29°13°
Sat31 Oct30°15°

When to go to Peka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646769818875789092776867
High26°25°23°20°17°14°14°17°21°23°24°25°
Low14°13°11°7°3°0°-1°1°6°9°11°13°
Rain (mm)113106102542314724247394105
Wet days191613832133101319

What's on in Peka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Lesotho seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Peka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Odendaalsrus 18 km ↓1994 · 144 km
5.5Odendaalsrus 13 km ↓1989 · 149 km
5.3Odendaalsrus 17 km ↓1992 · 144 km
5.0Odendaalsrus 16 km ↓1990 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Peka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Peka.
What is the hottest month in Peka?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Peka?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Peka?
January is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.