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Katoke Weather in April

Katoke in April

The short of it: Katoke in April averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 145 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Katoke an average April high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 145 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 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 February.

Against its neighbours, Katoke runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Kyenjojo, 16 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Katoke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 55 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KyenjojoWestern Region16 km SSW27°16°131 mm
KyarusoziWestern Region17 km W26°16°152 mm
MuhorroWestern Region19 km NNE28°17°151 mm
MuhororoWestern Region22 km NNE28°17°154 mm
KagadiWestern Region24 km NE28°17°154 mm
ButunduziWestern Region30 km SE27°17°117 mm
KibaleWestern Region43 km E28°17°139 mm
Rwamwanja Refugee CampWestern Region46 km S27°17°102 mm

The Almanac · Katoke 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 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Katoke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°26 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°16°31 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°16°90 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April27°16°145 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May27°16°91 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June26°16°68 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°59 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August26°16°127 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
September26°15°138 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October26°16°167 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November26°16°125 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December27°16°60 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katoke in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katoke in April?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Katoke?

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

How long are the days in Katoke in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Katoke in April?

Hardly — April nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Katoke in April?

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

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