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Ruacana Weather in November

Ruacana in November

The short of it: Ruacana in November averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 19° · rain 39 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Ruacana an average November high of 33°, a low of 19° and some 39 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-November, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates November 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Ruacana runs cooler than most and drier than most in November. Outapi, 61 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

November in Ruacana, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 29 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OutapiOmusati Region61 km E33°19°31 mm
TsandiOmusati Region61 km SE33°19°44 mm
OngandjeraOmusati Region86 km SE33°19°56 mm
OkahaoOmusati Region86 km SE33°19°56 mm
OpuwoKunene Region93 km SW31°19°33 mm
XangongoCunene97 km NE33°20°71 mm
OkalongoOmusati Region97 km E34°20°52 mm
HumbeCunene97 km NNE33°20°71 mm

The Almanac · Ruacana Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ruacana by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°106 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February31°18°129 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March30°19°118 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°18°39 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September33°15°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October35°18°10 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November33°19°39 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
December32°19°60 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ruacana in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ruacana in November?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is November a good time to visit Ruacana?

The Almanac gives November 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Ruacana in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 5 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Ruacana in November?

Hardly — November nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ruacana in November?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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