Weather in April in Botswana
Considering a trip to Botswana this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Botswana in April?
April in Botswana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ranku at 28°C to very warm in Maun at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Maun and 15°C in Ranku.To explore the conditions in Botswana in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Francistown with an average of 14 mm to low rainfall in Gaborone with 30 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 246 hours of sunshine in Gaborone. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Botswana climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?
Gaborone
In April Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Francistown
In April Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Maun
In April Maun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mahalapye
In April Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Masarwa
In April Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Botswana?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Botswana. Typically, the climate in Gaborone is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Botswana is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Gaborone.
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