When is the best time to go to Orapa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Orapa, Botswana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Orapa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Orapa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Orapa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 85mm 8.7hrs 14.1hrs

Orapa's weather in January is typically hot and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orapa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Orapa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Orapa with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in January »

February

Orapa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 68mm 8.7hrs 13.6hrs

February in Orapa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orapa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Orapa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Orapa with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in February »

March

Orapa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 51mm 8.9hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Orapa is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orapa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Orapa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Orapa with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in March »

April

Orapa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 27mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

Orapa's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orapa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Orapa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Orapa with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in April »

May

Orapa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 4mm 10.1hrs 11.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Orapa and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orapa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Orapa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Orapa with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in May »

June

Orapa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 2mm 9.8hrs 14.1hrs

Orapa's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orapa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Orapa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Orapa with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in June »

July

Orapa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 10.4hrs 13.6hrs

July in Orapa is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orapa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Orapa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in July »

August

Orapa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 0mm 10.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Orapa is characteristically warm and arid.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orapa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Orapa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in August »

September

Orapa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 5mm 10.3hrs 12.4hrs

Orapa's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Orapa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Orapa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in September »

October

Orapa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 20mm 9.6hrs 11.9hrs

October is a dry month in Orapa and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orapa.

October is in the spring in Orapa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in October »

November

Orapa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 43mm 9hrs 14.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Orapa and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orapa.

November is in the spring in Orapa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in November »

December

Orapa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 63mm 8.5hrs 13.6hrs

December in Orapa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orapa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Orapa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Orapa with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Orapa weather in December »

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Orapa weather stats

Orapa weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Wettest month: January 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: February 24.3°C 75.7°F
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