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Hima Weather in April

Hima in April

The short of it: Hima in April averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 125 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

April in Hima brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 17°, with about 125 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 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 January and July.

Against its neighbours, Hima runs about middling and drier than most in April. Rwiimi, 8 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Hima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 32 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RwiimiWestern Region8 km ENE28°17°112 mm
KibiitoWestern Region15 km NNE27°15°142 mm
KaseseWestern Region20 km SSW29°17°123 mm
KilembeWestern Region24 km SW27°16°148 mm
BuhesiWestern Region26 km NNE26°15°148 mm
Fort PortalWestern Region37 km NNE26°15°156 mm
KamwengeWestern Region37 km ESE28°17°109 mm
NyahukaWestern Region41 km NNW28°17°130 mm

The Almanac · Hima Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Hima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°35 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°17°44 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°16°93 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April28°17°125 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°85 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°16°61 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°47 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°101 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September27°16°139 mm6 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°16°157 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°16°142 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°16°81 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hima in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hima in April?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Hima?

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

How long are the days in Hima in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Hima in April?

Hardly — April nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hima in April?

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

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