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'Ākra Weather in April

'Ākra in April

The short of it: 'Ākra in April averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 11 °C (53 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 11° · rain 89 mm · daylight 13 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & May

April in 'Ākra brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 11°, with about 89 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from March to about 22°, with nights near 11°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 5 min in mid-April, 74 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, 'Ākra runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. ‘Aqrah, 3 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

April in 'Ākra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 47 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 5 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘AqrahNineveh3 km NNE20°10°98 mm
HiloraDuhok30 km N18°9°100 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok33 km NNW21°11°94 mm
KuchkaErbil34 km N20°10°96 mm
ShelādizDuhok35 km NNW20°11°97 mm
Taxa CheyaDuhok35 km NNW20°11°97 mm
HetitDuhok36 km NNW20°10°100 mm
Ruye shenDuhok37 km N19°9°99 mm

The Almanac · 'Ākra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from March to about 22°, with nights near 11°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of 'Ākra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°183 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February13°3°166 mm8 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March17°7°136 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April22°11°89 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May30°17°29 mm8 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June37°22°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July41°26°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August40°25°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September36°20°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October28°14°22 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°8°90 mm5 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December13°4°118 mm6 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Ākra in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Ākra in April?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 11 °C (53 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from March to about 22°, with nights near 11°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit 'Ākra?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in 'Ākra in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in 'Ākra in April?

Hardly — April nights average 11 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for 'Ākra in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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