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Piton Weather in April

Piton in April

The short of it: Piton in April averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 157 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Piton an average April high of 28°, a low of 22° and some 157 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-April, 36 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 September and October.

Against its neighbours, Piton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Belle Vue Harel, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Piton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 63 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Belle Vue HarelPamplemousses5 km NW28°22°148 mm
Belle Vue MaurelRivière du Rempart5 km SE28°22°157 mm
Rivière du RempartRivière du Rempart6 km ESE29°22°152 mm
GoodlandsRivière du Rempart6 km NNE29°22°142 mm
PamplemoussesPamplemousses6 km WSW29°22°146 mm
Plaine des PapayesPamplemousses7 km WNW29°22°145 mm
Morcellement Saint AndréPamplemousses7 km WNW29°22°145 mm
Fond du SacPamplemousses7 km NW28°22°148 mm

The Almanac · Piton 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 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Piton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°250 mm7 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February29°23°232 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°220 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°22°157 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°20°130 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°18°74 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°18°80 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°86 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September25°18°56 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°19°55 mm12 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°20°64 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December29°22°140 mm6 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Piton in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Piton in April?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 157 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Piton?

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

How long are the days in Piton in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Piton in April?

Hardly — April nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Piton in April?

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

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