April weather forecast
Placencia, Belize

April steps in with higher temperatures in Placencia, marking the height of the dry season. However, the average temperature increases to 31°C (87.8°F), making it the hottest month of the year. High pressure dominates, keeping the rainfall rate relatively low. Trade winds from the north-east moderate the temperature, keeping the weather tropical yet pleasant. April also boasts of the longest daylight hours, offering an ample window for sightseeing and other daylight activities.

Temperature

The advent of April presents an average high-temperature of a hot 31°C (87.8°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Placencia registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during April.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Placencia is April, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Placencia, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of April, in Placencia, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year in Placencia, Belize, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.