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Fransfontein Weather in April

Fransfontein in April

The short of it: Fransfontein in April averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 22 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fransfontein an average April high of 29°, a low of 16° and some 22 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 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. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Fransfontein runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Khorixas, 19 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Fransfontein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 62 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KhorixasKunene Region19 km SSW30°16°19 mm
KamanjabKunene Region67 km NNW28°16°23 mm
UisErongo Region113 km S31°17°13 mm
OutjoKunene Region120 km E29°15°33 mm
OkombaheErongo Region133 km SSE30°16°19 mm
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region144 km ESE28°13°35 mm
OmaruruErongo Region166 km SE29°14°25 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region173 km E29°13°42 mm

The Almanac · Fransfontein Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Fransfontein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°56 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February31°18°93 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March30°18°84 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°16°22 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May28°12°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°9°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°13°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November33°17°19 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°18 mm10 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fransfontein in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fransfontein in April?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Fransfontein?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Fransfontein 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 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Fransfontein in April?

Hardly — April nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fransfontein in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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