When is the best time to go to Rakops

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rakops, 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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Rakops weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rakops 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

Rakops January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 88mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

The climate in Rakops during January can be summarized as hot and a little damp.

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

January is in the summer in Rakops and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rakops with around 88mm 3.5 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.

Rakops weather in January »

February

Rakops February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 62mm 8.7hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Rakops and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rakops with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Rakops weather in February »

March

Rakops March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 49mm 9.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Rakops is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Rakops and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rakops with around 49mm 1.9 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in March »

April

Rakops April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 27mm 9.2hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Rakops and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rakops 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in April »

May

Rakops May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 4mm 10.4hrs 11.9hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Rakops and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rakops 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in May »

June

Rakops June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 2mm 10hrs 14hrs

The climate in Rakops during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Rakops and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rakops 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in June »

July

Rakops July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.6hrs 13.5hrs

July in Rakops is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Rakops and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in July »

August

Rakops August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 10.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Rakops is characteristically warm and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Rakops and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rakops with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in August »

September

Rakops September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 5mm 10.5hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Rakops and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rakops 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in September »

October

Rakops October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 18mm 9.7hrs 11.9hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Rakops and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rakops with around 18mm 0.7 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in October »

November

Rakops November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 41mm 9.2hrs 14hrs

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rakops during the month of November

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 Rakops.

November is in the spring in Rakops and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rakops with around 41mm 1.6 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in November »

December

Rakops December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 59mm 8.8hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Rakops and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rakops with around 59mm 2.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Rakops weather in December »

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Rakops weather stats

Rakops weather statistics
Hottest month: November 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: June 24.2°C 75.6°F
Wettest month: January 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: February 23.9°C 75°F
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