April is an ideal time to visit Gaborone if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +27°C and about 15 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 32 mm of precipitation over an average of 8 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the wettest month of the year in Gaborone;
Average weather
☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
32 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gaborone has great weather in April.
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Average temperature in Gaborone in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gaborone for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +31°C.
Is Gaborone warm or cold in April?
Gaborone is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°C to +15°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Gaborone:
Climate in Gaborone in April
Gaborone weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+27°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+11°C
+7°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+36°C
+33°C
Rainfall
55 mm
32 mm
11 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
62%
62%
57%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1016 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
11
15
23
Cloudy days
4
5
4
Rainy days
12
8
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting colder in April. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 32 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 62%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 11 to 15.
May brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Gaborone in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Gaborone is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Gaborone based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.Gaborone is amazing in April with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gaborone wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Gaborone?
This is the weather in Gaborone in April 2024:
1 April
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+28°C
2 April
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+29°C
3 April
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+30°C
4 April
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+31°C
5 April
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+27°C
6 April
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+27°C
7 April
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+30°C
8 April
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+31°C
9 April
☀️
+31°C
10 April
🌧️
+23°C
11 April
☀️
+26°C
12 April
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+28°C
13 April
☀️
+30°C
14 April
☀️
+30°C
15 April
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+28°C
16 April
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+24°C
17 April
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+26°C
18 April
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+27°C
19 April
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+28°C
20 April
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+29°C
21 April
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+28°C
22 April
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+31°C
23 April
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+31°C
24 April
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+32°C
25 April
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+28°C
26 April
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+32°C
27 April
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+30°C
28 April
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+32°C
29 April
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+32°C
30 April
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+31°C
In April 2024 Gaborone had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Gaborone climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gaborone in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+26°C) and the highest in 2015 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 217 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 865 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gaborone in April:
Is April a good time to visit Gaborone?
Yes, April is a great time to go to Gaborone, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Gaborone.
Can you sunbathe in Gaborone in April?
April is warm in Gaborone. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Gaborone rainy in April?
Gaborone is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Gaborone in April?
The amount of sunny days in Gaborone during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Botswana
Check out the weather for other cities in Botswana.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gaborone, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
