Rakotule Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Rakotule, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rakotule experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1250 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 161 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 61 mm (2.4 in) over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rakotule Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rakotule. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Rakotule.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year