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Broughton Weather in April

Broughton in April

The short of it: Broughton in April averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 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 31° · low 18° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Broughton an average April high of 31°, a low of 18° and some 29 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-April, 36 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Broughton runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Queenton, 17 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Broughton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 62 mm less rain
Versus May
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QueentonQueensland17 km WNW30°18°31 mm
Charters TowersQueensland18 km WNW30°18°31 mm
Charters Towers CityQueensland18 km WNW30°18°31 mm
TollQueensland20 km WNW30°18°31 mm
KelsoQueensland86 km NNE30°21°47 mm
Alice RiverQueensland89 km NNE29°20°49 mm
RasmussenQueensland90 km NNE30°21°54 mm
RangewoodQueensland92 km NNE30°20°50 mm

The Almanac · Broughton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Broughton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°23°118 mm9 km/h13 h 13 min✦
February33°23°193 mm10 km/h12 h 47 min✦
March32°21°91 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April31°18°29 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May28°15°20 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°12°23 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°11°13 mm7 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°12°17 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°15°11 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October32°18°23 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November34°20°38 mm9 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
December34°22°84 mm9 km/h13 h 21 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Broughton in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Broughton in April?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Broughton?

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

How long are the days in Broughton in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Broughton in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Broughton in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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