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Makobeng Weather in April

Makobeng in April

The short of it: Makobeng in April averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 14° · rain 27 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Makobeng an average April high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 27 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-April, 42 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Makobeng runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Sefhare, 21 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

April in Makobeng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SefhareCentral21 km W29°14°24 mm
LeralaCentral25 km NNE29°14°25 mm
MachanengCentral28 km SW29°14°25 mm
RamokgonamiCentral29 km WNW29°13°24 mm
RatholoCentral32 km NNW28°14°24 mm
MaapiCentral42 km NW28°13°23 mm
MaunatlalaCentral45 km N28°14°24 mm
MathakolaCentral48 km NW28°13°23 mm

The Almanac · Makobeng Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Makobeng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°85 mm8 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
February33°20°60 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
March31°18°38 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
April29°14°27 mm7 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°9°5.0 mm7 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°6°3.0 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°5°2.0 mm7 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°13°4.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°15 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
November33°20°60 mm10 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
December33°20°75 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Makobeng in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Makobeng in April?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Makobeng?

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

How long are the days in Makobeng in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 44 min in June to 13 h 32 min in December.

Does it snow in Makobeng in April?

Hardly — April nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Makobeng in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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