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Gihombo Weather in April

Gihombo in April

The short of it: Gihombo in April averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 188 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gihombo an average April high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 188 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 188 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Gihombo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Kirimbi, 7 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Gihombo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 53 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KirimbiWestern Province7 km SW23°14°171 mm
MahembeWestern Province7 km ESE22°13°184 mm
MacubaWestern Province10 km SSW23°13°180 mm
KarambiWestern Province11 km S23°13°193 mm
KiramboWestern Province15 km SW23°14°164 mm
CyatoWestern Province19 km SSW23°13°188 mm
KaganoWestern Province21 km SW23°14°162 mm
KibuyeWestern Province22 km NE25°15°142 mm
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The Almanac · Gihombo 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 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 188 mm.

Climate of Gihombo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°13°105 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
February23°13°109 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March23°13°135 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April23°13°188 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May23°13°114 mm5 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°12°35 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°12°17 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°13°48 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
September24°13°97 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October24°13°129 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November23°13°160 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December23°13°124 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gihombo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gihombo in April?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 188 mm.

Is April a good time to visit Gihombo?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Gihombo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Gihombo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gihombo in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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