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Mpharane Weather in April

Mpharane in April

The short of it: Mpharane in April averages a high of 21 °C (71 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 24 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Mpharane an average April high of 21°, a low of 8° and some 54 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 24 min in mid-April, 57 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Mpharane runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Thabana Morena, 14 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Mpharane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° colder, 29 mm less rain
Versus May
3° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 24 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Thabana Morena0014 km WNW21°7°52 mm
Mohale's HoekMohale's Hoek District17 km SSW22°8°50 mm
Morunyaneng0021 km N21°7°55 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District29 km N20°7°59 mm
KetaneMohale's Hoek District30 km ESE21°8°45 mm
PhamongMohale's Hoek District35 km SE22°9°43 mm
MafetengMafeteng District37 km NW22°8°49 mm
KoloMaseru District39 km NNE21°7°56 mm

The Almanac · Mpharane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Mpharane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°112 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
February27°13°98 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
March25°12°83 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April21°8°54 mm7 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°22 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°0°17 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August19°3°25 mm10 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°19 mm11 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°55 mm11 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°71 mm11 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
December27°13°78 mm11 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mpharane in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mpharane in April?

Days average 21 °C (71 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Mpharane?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Mpharane in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 13 min in June to 14 h 4 min in December.

Does it snow in Mpharane in April?

Hardly — April nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mpharane in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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