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Oshikango Weather in April

Oshikango in April

The short of it: Oshikango in April averages a high of 31 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 17° · rain 43 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oshikango an average April high of 31°, a low of 17° and some 43 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 43 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Oshikango runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Helao Nafidi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Oshikango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 92 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
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
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region1 km N31°17°43 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region23 km W31°18°45 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region30 km WSW31°18°42 mm
OndjivaCunene41 km NNW31°18°50 mm
OngwedivaOshana Region43 km SSW31°17°38 mm
OshakatiOshana Region47 km SSW31°18°38 mm
EenhanaOhangwena Region47 km ESE31°17°43 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region51 km WSW31°17°40 mm

The Almanac · Oshikango 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 43 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Oshikango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°144 mm7 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February32°19°147 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March31°19°135 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°17°43 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°13°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September35°15°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°19°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November35°19°74 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦
December33°19°82 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshikango in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshikango in April?

Days average 31 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Oshikango?

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

How long are the days in Oshikango in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 6 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshikango in April?

Hardly — April nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oshikango in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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