April weather forecast
Botswana

April in Botswana marks the full arrival of autumn, a transitional period leading into the country's dry winter season. During this month, temperatures across the country continue to decrease, providing a pleasant respite from the summer heat. Average temperatures during the day vary between 17°C (62.6°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), providing comfortable conditions for outdoor exploration.

Gaborone, situated in the southeast of the country, experiences average high temperatures of 28°C (82.4°F), with lows dropping to a cooler 14°C (57.2°F) at night. Similarly, in the northern city of Maun, temperatures hover around 29°C (84.2°F) during the day and drop to 15°C (59°F) at night.

In terms of precipitation, April continues the downward trend observed in March. The average rainfall across Botswana decreases significantly to 30mm (1.18"), a marked reduction from the heavier rains seen in the first quarter of the year. The rainfall primarily comes in the form of sporadic thunderstorms, but they become less frequent as the month progresses.

Moving from April into May, Botswana experiences further cooling, and the dry season begins to establish itself. Rainfall continues to decrease, and the lush landscapes begin to dry out. However, April's relatively cooler temperatures and reduced rainfall make it a favourable month for visitors, with good wildlife viewing opportunities due to the still abundant water and vegetation.

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• Gaborone - April »
  On the first day of April in Gaborone, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:14. In Gaborone, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
• Francistown - April »
  On the first day of April in Francistown sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:09. Francistown's weather in April smoothly transitions into the dry season with temperatures finding equilibrium between 27.4°C (81.3°F) to 16°C (60.8°F).
• Molepolole - April »
  On the first day of April in Molepolole, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:16. In Molepolole, Botswana, in April, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.
• Maun - April »
  On the last day of April, in Maun, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:04 CAT. April is the last month it rains in Maun, Botswana.
• Serowe - April »
  In Serowe in April, during 8.3 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Serowe, in April, during 8.3 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kanye - April »
  In Kanye, in April, during 8.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kanye, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Mahalapye - April »
  In Mahalapye, during April, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Mahalapye, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:11.
• Mochudi - April »
  In Mochudi, in April, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. Despite the reduced daylight time, April remains an excellent month to explore Mochudi and its surrounding wonders.
• Ramotswa - April »
  In Ramotswa, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. As March shifts into April in Ramotswa, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from 29.8°C (85.6°F) to a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F).
• Thamaga - April »
  On the first day of April in Thamaga, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:16. In Thamaga, in April, during 8.3 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.