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Zinder Weather in April

Zinder in April

The short of it: Zinder in April averages a high of 40 °C (105 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 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 40° · low 26° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zinder an average April high of 40°, a low of 26° and some 1.0 mm of rain. No month in Zinder runs warmer: highs about 40°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-April, 24 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, Zinder runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Mirriah, 21 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

April in Zinder, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MirriahZinder Region21 km ESE41°25°1.0 mm
TakiétaZinder Region52 km WSW40°25°1.0 mm
Damagaram TakèrZinder Region65 km NE40°25°1.0 mm
MatameyZinder Region70 km SW40°24°3.0 mm
MagariaZinder Region90 km S41°24°1.0 mm
DungasZinder Region91 km SSE41°24°1.0 mm
ZangoKatsina State100 km SSW40°24°1.0 mm
TessaouaMaradi Region108 km W40°25°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Zinder Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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No month in Zinder runs warmer: highs about 40°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Zinder by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°15°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March37°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°26°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May40°27°10 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June38°26°26 mm12 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July35°24°95 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August33°23°142 mm9 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September35°23°51 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October37°23°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°19°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December31°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zinder in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zinder in April?

Days average 40 °C (105 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. No month in Zinder runs warmer: highs about 40°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Zinder?

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

How long are the days in Zinder in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Zinder in April?

Hardly — April nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zinder in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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