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Shakawe Weather in April

Shakawe in April

The short of it: Shakawe in April averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 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 17° · rain 22 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

April in Shakawe brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 17°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-April, 33 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, Shakawe runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Bagani, 37 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Shakawe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 55 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaganiZambezi Region37 km NW31°15°24 mm
DivunduKavango East43 km NW30°15°24 mm
GumareNorth-West117 km SSE31°15°18 mm
NdiyonaKavango East126 km WNW30°16°25 mm
JambaCuando Province130 km NE30°15°25 mm
NokanengNorth-West151 km SSE32°16°16 mm
TsumkweOtjozondjupa Region196 km SW31°15°24 mm
TsauNorth-West210 km SSE32°16°16 mm

The Almanac · Shakawe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Shakawe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°136 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
February31°20°125 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
March31°19°77 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April31°17°22 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May29°12°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June27°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°8°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°11°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September34°15°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°19°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November34°20°51 mm10 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
December32°20°106 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shakawe in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shakawe in April?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Shakawe?

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

How long are the days in Shakawe in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 2 min in June to 13 h 14 min in December.

Does it snow in Shakawe in April?

Hardly — April nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shakawe in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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