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Witvlei Weather in April

Witvlei in April

The short of it: Witvlei in April averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 12° · rain 44 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Witvlei an average April high of 28°, a low of 12° and some 44 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-April, 41 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Witvlei runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Gobabis, 49 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

April in Witvlei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GobabisOmaheke Region49 km E28°12°41 mm
OmitaraOmaheke Region52 km WNW27°12°45 mm
LeonardvilleOmaheke Region125 km SSE29°13°36 mm
OmawewozonyandaOmaheke Region131 km NE28°12°44 mm
OtjineneOmaheke Region145 km NNE28°13°46 mm
Groot AubKhomas Region146 km WSW26°11°34 mm
WindhoekKhomas Region146 km W27°13°34 mm
KatuturaKhomas Region148 km W27°13°34 mm

The Almanac · Witvlei 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 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Witvlei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°76 mm10 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
February31°17°78 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
March29°15°62 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April28°12°44 mm8 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°7°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°3°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°3°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°6°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°9°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°14°12 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November32°15°39 mm11 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December33°17°44 mm10 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Witvlei in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Witvlei in April?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Witvlei?

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

How long are the days in Witvlei in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 46 min in June to 13 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Witvlei in April?

Hardly — April nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Witvlei in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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