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Opit Weather in April

Opit in April

The short of it: Opit in April averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 148 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

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

April in Opit brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 148 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 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 January.

Against its neighbours, Opit runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Gulu, 27 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Opit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus March
2° colder, 83 mm more rain
Versus May
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GuluNorthern Region27 km NW30°18°153 mm
AnakaNorthern Region59 km W30°19°124 mm
LiraNorthern Region62 km SE31°18°155 mm
ApacNorthern Region71 km S30°19°144 mm
PaderNorthern Region74 km ENE31°19°127 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region76 km ENE31°19°126 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region82 km SSW30°18°131 mm
BuyaleWestern Region85 km SSW30°18°133 mm

The Almanac · Opit 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Opit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°13 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°18°148 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°145 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
June28°18°114 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°17°135 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°17°175 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°17°145 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October30°17°164 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November31°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
December31°17°41 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opit in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opit in April?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 148 mm (5.8 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 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Opit?

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

How long are the days in Opit in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Opit in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Opit in April?

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

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