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Ghadames Weather in April

Ghadames in April

The short of it: Ghadames in April averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 16° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 52 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & November

Thirty years of records give Ghadames an average April high of 31°, a low of 16° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 52 min in mid-April, 57 minutes more 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 February and November.

Against its neighbours, Ghadames runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Nālūt, 239 km to the NE, is 6° cooler by day.

April in Ghadames, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 52 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NālūtNalut239 km NE26°13°8.0 mm
KābāwNalut258 km NE25°13°6.0 mm
TījīNalut274 km NE27°14°3.0 mm
Ar-RaḥaībātJabal al Gharbi293 km NE25°13°8.0 mm
JādūJabal al Gharbi315 km NE25°12°9.0 mm
TataouineTataouine324 km NNE27°14°10 mm
ZintanJabal al Gharbi330 km NE25°12°10 mm
GhomrassenTataouine335 km NNE27°14°11 mm

The Almanac · Ghadames Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Ghadames by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°5°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°7°4.0 mm14 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°12°8.0 mm17 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°16°2.0 mm17 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May36°20°2.0 mm18 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
June39°24°0.0 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
July42°26°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
August41°26°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September38°23°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October32°18°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°6°5.0 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ghadames in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ghadames in April?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ghadames?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and November.

How long are the days in Ghadames in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Ghadames in April?

Hardly — April nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ghadames in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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