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Dokolo Weather in April

Dokolo in April

The short of it: Dokolo in April averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 152 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & July

Thirty years of records give Dokolo an average April high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 152 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and July.

Against its neighbours, Dokolo runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Lira, 50 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Dokolo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 83 mm more rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LiraNorthern Region50 km NW31°18°155 mm
SorotiEastern Region52 km ESE31°20°165 mm
ApacNorthern Region72 km W30°19°144 mm
BuyendeEastern Region83 km S29°19°192 mm
KumiEastern Region97 km ESE31°19°170 mm
PallisaEastern Region103 km SE30°19°202 mm
AbimNorthern Region105 km NNE28°17°120 mm
KamuliEastern Region106 km S29°18°180 mm

The Almanac · Dokolo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Dokolo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°17 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
February34°19°26 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°19°69 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°19°152 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May29°19°144 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June29°18°97 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
July28°18°92 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
August29°18°164 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September30°18°132 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°18°134 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°18°84 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
December32°18°41 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dokolo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dokolo in April?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Dokolo?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and July.

How long are the days in Dokolo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Dokolo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dokolo in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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