April weather forecast
Lanta, Benin

April, like March, in Lanta, Benin, is another fiery hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.1°C (77.2°F) and max 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of April brings with it an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36.3°C (97.3°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Lanta reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) throughout April nights.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 54°C (129.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Lanta is 68%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout April, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lanta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.1 days and collects up to 739mm (29.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Lanta, Benin, is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of April, in Lanta, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Lanta is 9.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Lanta is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.