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Bilma Weather in April

Bilma in April

The short of it: Bilma in April averages a high of 39 °C (103 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 21° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

April in Bilma brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 21°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-April, 33 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bilma runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Fachi, 155 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Bilma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FachiAgadez155 km WSW39°22°0.0 mm
NgourtiDiffa374 km S40°24°0.0 mm
ZouarTibesti427 km ENE37°20°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Bilma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Bilma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°9°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°12°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March35°16°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April39°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May42°25°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
June43°26°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July42°27°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August41°27°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
September41°25°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October38°20°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November32°13°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December28°9°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilma in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilma in April?

Days average 39 °C (103 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Bilma?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bilma in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 1 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilma in April?

Hardly — April nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bilma in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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