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Thyolo Weather in April

Thyolo in April

The short of it: Thyolo in April averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 15° · rain 96 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

April in Thyolo brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 15°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-April, 28 minutes less 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, Thyolo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Luchenza, 19 km to the ENE, is 2° warmer by day.

April in Thyolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 115 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LuchenzaSouthern Region19 km ENE27°16°82 mm
BlantyreSouthern Region34 km NNW26°16°60 mm
ChikwawaSouthern Region36 km W32°21°37 mm
MulanjeSouthern Region39 km E26°16°144 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region44 km N25°15°60 mm
NgabuSouthern Region53 km SSW32°20°41 mm
PhalombeSouthern Region62 km ENE27°16°61 mm
MilangeZambezia Province67 km E27°16°149 mm

The Almanac · Thyolo 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 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Thyolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°269 mm5 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
February27°18°204 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
March26°17°211 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April25°15°96 mm6 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
May24°13°24 mm5 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°11°26 mm4 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°11°33 mm5 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°11°15 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°13°15 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°24 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°18°92 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
December28°18°226 mm6 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thyolo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thyolo in April?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Thyolo?

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

How long are the days in Thyolo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 11 min in June to 13 h 5 min in December.

Does it snow in Thyolo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thyolo in April?

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

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