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Otavi Weather in April

Otavi in April

The short of it: Otavi in April averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 14° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

April in Otavi brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 14°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-April, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Otavi runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Tsumeb, 58 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Otavi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 43 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TsumebOshikoto Region58 km NE29°15°46 mm
GrootfonteinOtjozondjupa Region80 km E28°14°43 mm
OkakararaOtjozondjupa Region106 km S29°14°38 mm
OshiveloOshikoto Region115 km N31°16°38 mm
TsintsabisOshikoto Region117 km NE30°16°41 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region117 km SW29°13°42 mm
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region131 km E30°15°36 mm
OutjoKunene Region135 km WSW29°15°33 mm

The Almanac · Otavi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Otavi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°131 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
February30°17°125 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
March29°16°85 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°14°42 mm7 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°9°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°6°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°6°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°9°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September33°13°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°15 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
November32°17°42 mm9 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°76 mm8 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otavi in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otavi in April?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Otavi?

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

How long are the days in Otavi in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 57 min in June to 13 h 19 min in December.

Does it snow in Otavi in April?

Hardly — April nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Otavi in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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