Rakops Weather in January

What's the weather like in Rakops (Botswana) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Rakops and is typically the 2nd 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.

Rakops weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.8°C 91°F
Nightly temperature 20.1°C 68.1°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 23.5°C 74.3°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest 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.

January temperatures in Rakops

Rakops average temperature in January

January rainfall

Rakops average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Rakops average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rakops in January 2024.

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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
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