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Ruacana Weather in April

Ruacana in April

The short of it: Ruacana in April averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 39 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 30° · low 18° · rain 39 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

April in Ruacana brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th 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, Ruacana runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Outapi, 61 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Ruacana, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 79 mm less rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
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
OutapiOmusati Region61 km E30°18°34 mm
TsandiOmusati Region61 km SE30°17°33 mm
OngandjeraOmusati Region86 km SE30°17°33 mm
OkahaoOmusati Region86 km SE30°17°33 mm
OpuwoKunene Region93 km SW29°18°28 mm
XangongoCunene97 km NE30°18°57 mm
OkalongoOmusati Region97 km E31°18°42 mm
HumbeCunene97 km NNE30°18°57 mm

The Almanac · Ruacana 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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Much like March: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ruacana by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°106 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February31°18°129 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March30°19°118 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April30°18°39 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May29°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September33°15°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October35°18°10 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November33°19°39 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
December32°19°60 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ruacana in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ruacana in April?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ruacana?

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

How long are the days in Ruacana 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 Ruacana in April?

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

What should I pack for Ruacana in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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