April weather forecastGaborone, Botswana

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April

Weather in April

April in Gaborone, Botswana brings noticeable changes to the weather profile of the city. With temperatures lowering to 13.5°C (56.3°F) at nightfall, the city transitions into cooler nights. The rainfall is also cut in half from the previous month, making the landscape significantly drier. The amount of daylight decreases, further enhancing the arrival of the autumn season. Come May, this trend continues with an even greater decrease in temperature and rain levels.

Temperature

March's transformation into April witnesses an average high-temperature of a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Gaborone documents a significant temperature variance in April, with the mean nighttime lows settling at a moderate 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Rainfall

In Gaborone, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 41 rainfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Gaborone, Botswana, is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of April in Gaborone, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:49 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gaborone are February through April and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Gaborone is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during April leads to these instructions:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Direct sun exposure should be minimized, more so for those with sensitive skin. Remember to use sunscreen with a 30 SPF or above.

Frequently asked questions

In April, in Gaborone, the average high-temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F).

In Gaborone, in April, during 3 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in April in Gaborone, Botswana, is 11h and 31min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:49 CAT.

The months with the least sunshine are February through April and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

In Gaborone, Botswana, the average sunshine duration in April is 8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Gaborone is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Gaborone, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in April: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.4°C).

Average rainfall in April
Gaborone, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in April: 12.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.4mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Gaborone, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in April: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Gaborone, Botswana

  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are July, August and September (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are February, March, April and December (Average sunshine: 8h).

Average UV index in April
Gaborone, Botswana

  • Average UV index in April: 9

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).