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 during April, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Windhoek in April, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.
• Swakopmund - April »
  April, on average, is the warmest month in Swakopmund, registering a high temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low of 19.1°C (66.4°F). The month with the least sunshine in Swakopmund is April, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.
• Walvis Bay - April »
  On the first day of April in Walvis Bay sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:01. April introduces milder weather into the scene in Walvis Bay, with a drop in average high temperature to 19.1°C (66.4°F).
• Oshakati - April »
  As April takes hold in Oshakati the average high-temperature is a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. On the first day of April in Oshakati sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:58.
• Rundu - April »
  On the first day of April in Rundu, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:42. 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 18:53. On the first day of April in Otjiwarongo, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:53.
• Luderitz - April »
  The months with the highest UV index in Luderitz are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In April, the average sea temperature in Luderitz is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
• Tsumeb - April »
  In Tsumeb, during April, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Tsumeb, during April, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.
• Katima Mulilo - April »
  On the last day of April, in Katima Mulilo sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:04 CAT. In Katima Mulilo, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
• Gobabis - April »
  Transitioning from March to April, Gobabis observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In Gobabis, in April, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.
• Keetmanshoop - April »
  In Keetmanshoop during April, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. February, April through June, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Keetmanshoop, Namibia.