April weather forecast
Namibia

April is a month of transition in Namibia, indicating the end of the rainy season and the onset of the dry period. Temperatures across the country begin to reduce, averaging from 14°C (57.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Rainfall continues to decrease compared to March, with an average precipitation of approximately 30mm (1.18"), marking the conclusion of the summer rainy season.

In Windhoek, located in the Central Plateau, temperatures in April range between 13°C (55.4°F) to 27°C (80.6°F), noticeably cooler than the preceding months. Although afternoon thunderstorms may still occur, they are less frequent and less intense, symbolizing the gradual transition towards the forthcoming drier winter months.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, under the influence of the Benguela Current, continue to experience cooler temperatures. In these areas, April temperatures typically fall between 14°C (57.2°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). The coastal fog, a distinctive feature of these regions, remains prevalent, particularly during the mornings.

Compared to March, April brings about noticeable changes in Namibia's climate, with temperatures beginning to fall and rainfall reducing significantly. As the country moves into May, the landscape starts to dry out, and the cooler, drier winter season begins to set in, setting the stage for a distinctly different weather pattern.

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• Windhoek - April »
  In Windhoek in April, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:51.
• Swakopmund - April »
  April is the warmest month in Swakopmund, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average low of 19.1°C (66.4°F). On the first day of April in Swakopmund sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 19:01.
• Walvis Bay - April »
  April introduces milder weather into the scene in Walvis Bay, with a drop in average high temperature to 19.1°C (66.4°F). In Walvis Bay, the average seawater temperature in April is 17.6°C (63.7°F).
• Oshakati - April »
  In the month of April, the nighttime temperature in Oshakati dips to a steady average of 20.1°C (68.2°F). During 9 rainfall days, in April, Oshakati aggregates 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.
• Rundu - April »
  In Rundu, in April, during 7.2 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Rundu, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:42.
• Otjiwarongo - April »
  On the first day of April in Otjiwarongo sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:54. The shift into April in Otjiwarongo reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), maintaining the same temperature as the previous month.
• Luderitz - April »
  January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Luderitz, Namibia. In Luderitz, during April, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Tsumeb - April »
  April in Tsumeb marks the start of significant transitions with a drastic drop in rainfall to 44mm (1.73"), signaling the onset of the dry season. In Tsumeb, Namibia, in April, during 11.7 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Katima Mulilo - April »
  In Katima Mulilo, Namibia, in April, during 3 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Shifting into April, Katima Mulilo records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month.
• Gobabis - April »
  In Gobabis during April, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Gobabis, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:20 CAT.
• Keetmanshoop - April »
  On the first day of April in Keetmanshoop sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:46. In Keetmanshoop, Namibia, during April, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.