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Tonota Weather in April

Tonota in April

The short of it: Tonota in April averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 37 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 16 mm · daylight 11 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tonota an average April high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 16 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 37 min in mid-April, 39 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, Tonota runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Tati Siding, 19 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Tonota, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 28 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 37 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Tati SidingNorth-East19 km N29°14°17 mm
Shashe MookeCentral30 km NNW29°14°17 mm
FrancistownCity of Francistown31 km N29°14°18 mm
BorolongCentral40 km NNW29°14°17 mm
ChadibeCentral44 km NNW29°14°17 mm
MathangwaneCentral51 km NNW29°14°17 mm
MathambgwaneCentral52 km NNW29°14°17 mm
MmadinareCentral57 km SSE29°15°19 mm

The Almanac · Tonota 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 16 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Tonota by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°94 mm9 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
February31°19°92 mm8 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
March30°18°44 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
April29°14°16 mm8 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°9°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°7°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°6°1.0 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°13°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°19 mm12 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November33°19°50 mm10 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
December32°19°81 mm9 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tonota in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tonota in April?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Tonota?

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

How long are the days in Tonota in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 50 min in June to 13 h 26 min in December.

Does it snow in Tonota in April?

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

What should I pack for Tonota in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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