April weather forecastMapoteng, Lesotho
April
Weather in April
The weather in Mapoteng, in April, sees a deeper dive into Autum as temperatures see a significant drop further. With the decrease in temperature, rainfall continues to taper off, resulting in a sayonara to the Autumn showers. The lowering afternoon temperatures, coupled with the steady drop in rainfall, characterize the month of April. In this month, the temperature span shows a further reduction, hovering between 7.9°C (46.2°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F). An accompanying drop in UV index is noticeable, suggesting a decrease in solar intensity.Temperature
The onset of April in Mapoteng, Lesotho, aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) in March to a refreshing 19.6°C (67.3°F). In Mapoteng, in April, the average low-temperature is a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F).Humidity
In April, the average relative humidity is 58%.Rainfall
In April, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout April, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mapoteng, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Mapoteng, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.Daylight
In Mapoteng, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 23min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:35 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 7.5h.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in April: 19.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 7.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).
Average pressure in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average pressure in April: 1019.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in April: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).
Average humidity in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average humidity in April: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).
Average rainfall in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in April: 37mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in April: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in April: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in April: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in April: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).
Average UV index in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average UV index in April: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in April: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in April
Mapoteng, Lesotho
- Average visibility in April: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
