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Sonobe Weather in April

Sonobe in April

The short of it: Sonobe in April averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 9° · rain 145 mm · daylight 12 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sonobe an average April high of 17°, a low of 9° and some 145 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 58 min in mid-April, 65 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Sonobe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Ogōri, 6 km to the SE, is 3° warmer by day.

April in Sonobe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 58 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OgōriFukuoka6 km SE20°10°130 mm
TosuSaga7 km SSE20°10°130 mm
Chikushino-shiFukuoka8 km N19°10°131 mm
DazaifuFukuoka10 km NNE19°10°132 mm
KasugaFukuoka12 km NNW19°10°127 mm
KurumeFukuoka12 km S21°10°130 mm
ŌnojōFukuoka13 km N19°10°127 mm
KatanawaFukuoka13 km NNW19°11°124 mm

The Almanac · Sonobe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Sonobe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°1°70 mm12 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
February9°1°81 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦
March12°4°127 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April17°9°145 mm12 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
May22°14°161 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°18°327 mm10 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
July28°22°355 mm11 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
August30°23°190 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
September26°19°194 mm10 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October21°14°102 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November16°8°85 mm11 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
December10°3°74 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sonobe in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sonobe in April?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 9°. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Sonobe?

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

How long are the days in Sonobe in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 57 min in December to 14 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Sonobe in April?

Hardly — April nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sonobe in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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