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Katima Mulilo Weather in April

Katima Mulilo in April

The short of it: Katima Mulilo in April averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 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 30° · low 15° · rain 21 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Katima Mulilo an average April high of 30°, a low of 15° and some 21 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-April, 31 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, Katima Mulilo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Sesheke, 4 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

April in Katima Mulilo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 73 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeshekeWestern Province4 km NE30°15°20 mm
BukaloZambezi Region36 km SE31°16°21 mm
LinyantiZambezi Region69 km SSW31°15°20 mm
KavimbaChobe71 km SSE31°17°20 mm
KachikauChobe76 km SSE31°16°20 mm
KasaneChobe99 km ESE32°17°18 mm
KazungulaSouthern Province111 km ESE32°17°18 mm
JambaCuando Province171 km W30°15°25 mm

The Almanac · Katima Mulilo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Katima Mulilo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°170 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February30°19°159 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March30°18°94 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°15°21 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May28°10°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°7°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°6°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°9°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September34°14°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°19°12 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November33°20°72 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦
December30°18°147 mm9 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katima Mulilo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katima Mulilo in April?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Katima Mulilo?

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

How long are the days in Katima Mulilo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 5 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Katima Mulilo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katima Mulilo in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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