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Karonga Weather in April

Karonga in April

The short of it: Karonga in April averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 168 mm · daylight 11 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Karonga an average April high of 29°, a low of 21° and some 168 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 54 min in mid-April, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Karonga runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Kyela, 40 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Karonga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 119 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 54 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyelaMbeya40 km NNW30°21°702 mm
MwayaMbeya43 km N30°21°564 mm
IpindaMbeya50 km N30°21°670 mm
MlangaliNjombe66 km ENE22°13°128 mm
MasokoMbeya70 km NNW27°17°473 mm
ChitipaNorthern Region77 km WNW25°16°93 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region77 km SSE25°17°222 mm
TukuyuMbeya82 km NNW25°15°411 mm

The Almanac · Karonga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Karonga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°192 mm5 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February29°22°162 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March29°21°287 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April29°21°168 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May28°20°19 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°18°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°17°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°22°3.0 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November32°23°54 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December30°22°165 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karonga in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karonga in April?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 168 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Karonga?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Karonga in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Karonga in April?

Hardly — April nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karonga in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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