April weather forecast
Atacames Canton, Ecuador

April in Atacames Canton, Ecuador provides an almost identical replicate of March's weather, with unchanged high temperatures and rainfall patterns. The month does note a considerable decrease in rainfall, totting up to 146mm (5.75"). Comparatively, April experiences fewer rainy days than March, pointing towards longer stretches of dry periods. Furthermore, it can be anticipated that May will succeed with a diminished frequency of rainfall. Protective gear against the sun remains a necessity under the prevailing high UV index conditions.

Temperature

March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F), are marked as the warmest months in Atacames Canton, Ecuador.

Rainfall

In Atacames Canton, in April, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Atacames Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January, March, April, July through December, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), activities such as swimming and diving become highly pleasurable for long durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of April, in Atacames Canton, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Atacames Canton are March and April, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Atacames Canton. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 12 in April translates into the following instructions:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Post an outdoor workout or swimming, a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen should be applied generously and frequently. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.