April weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.7°C (38.7°F) and max 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

Rakotoane experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F) in April, marking an insignificant shift from 17.8°C (64°F) in March. Throughout April, a steady low-temperature average of 3.7°C (38.7°F) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Rakotoane is 66%.

Rainfall

In Rakotoane, in April, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Rakotoane, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.7 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are April through November. April is the month with the most snowfall in Rakotoane. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:32 SAST.

Sunshine

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Rakotoane, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

In Rakotoane, in April, the average high-temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.7°C (38.7°F).

In Rakotoane, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in April is 66%.

In Rakotoane, during April, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Rakotoane is April, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow.

April is the first month it typically snows in Rakotoane, Lesotho. Throughout April, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 45mm (1.77") of snow.

The average day length in April in Rakotoane is 11h and 23min.

On the first day of April in Rakotoane, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:32 SAST.

The month with the least sunshine in Rakotoane is April, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in April in Rakotoane, Lesotho, is 7.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in April: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 3.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).

Average pressure in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in April: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in April: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

Average rainfall in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in April: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in April: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Rakotoane, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in April: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in April: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in April
Rakotoane, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).