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Oshakati Weather in April

Oshakati in April

The short of it: Oshakati in April averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 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 31° · low 18° · rain 38 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oshakati an average April high of 31°, a low of 18° and some 38 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-April, 32 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, Oshakati runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Ongwediva, 7 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Oshakati, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 79 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OngwedivaOshana Region7 km ENE31°17°38 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region29 km NW31°17°40 mm
OndangwaOshana Region32 km ESE31°17°37 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region32 km NNW31°18°42 mm
Ondangwa EastOshikoto Region37 km ESE31°17°37 mm
OniipaOshikoto Region38 km ESE31°17°37 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region39 km N31°18°45 mm
OgongoOmusati Region45 km WNW31°17°38 mm

The Almanac · Oshakati Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Oshakati by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°120 mm7 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February32°19°138 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March31°19°117 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°18°38 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June27°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September34°15°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°18°9.0 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November34°19°56 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
December33°19°68 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshakati in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshakati in April?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Oshakati?

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

How long are the days in Oshakati in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshakati in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oshakati in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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