April weather forecast
Lacluta, East Timor

By the time April arrives, Lacluta's climate shifts toward a less rainy period. Although temperatures mostly remain stable, they take a marginal step upward in comparison to March. Most strikingly, rainfall levels drop markedly, making room for more sunlit hours per day. The drop in cloud percentage indicates a much clearer sky, enhancing the overall visibility. As a result, Lacluta's April weather offers a refreshing change, making it all justifying for explorers to venture into the city's intriguing corners.

Temperature

The arrival of April coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), indicating a minimal shift from March's 29°C (84.2°F). April's average low-temperature reading in Lacluta settles at a still warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Lacluta, East Timor, the average relative humidity in April is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lacluta, during April, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lacluta, East Timor, there are 157.3 rainfall days, and 660mm (25.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:26 +09.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During April, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.