April weather forecast
Swakopmund, Namibia

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Weather in April

Moving into April, Swakopmund presents the hottest temperatures ranging from 19.1°C (66.4°F) up to 23.5°C (74.3°F). The heat is mitigated by falling humidity levels and a notable drop in sea temperatures. Combined with relatively fewer daylight hours, it offers respite from the warmer daytime values. As in previous months, rainfall doesn't play a strong role, effectively making this month the beginning of the dry season.

Temperature

April is the month when Swakopmund, Namibia, sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Swakopmund, in April, during 3.7 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 rainfall days, and 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 17.6°C (63.7°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 17.6°C (63.7°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:36 CAT.

Sunshine

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during April leads to these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

With its average high temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low of 19.1°C (66.4°F), April is regarded as the warmest month.

What are April temperatures?

The high-temperature during April is 23.5°C (74.3°F) and the low-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Swakopmund?

In April, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Swakopmund, during April, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in April?

In Swakopmund, the average seawater temperature in April is 17.6°C (63.7°F). For most, swimming in 17.6°C (63.7°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Swakopmund, the average day length in April is 11h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:36 CAT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Swakopmund?

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swakopmund have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average temperature in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in April: 23.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 19.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).

Average pressure in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average pressure in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average pressure in April: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average wind speed in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in April: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average humidity in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average humidity in April: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average rainfall in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in April: 5mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average rainfall days in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average sea temperature in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average sea temperature in April: 17.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.6°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average sunshine days in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 25.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average UV index in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average cloud cover in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 9

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in April
Swakopmund, Namibia

Average visibility in April - Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

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

Swakopmund, Namibia

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