April weather forecast
Badouma, Gabon

April, the same as March, in Badouma, Gabon, is another hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), closely related to the 33.4°C (92.1°F) observed in March. Badouma records an average temperature drop to a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F) in April.

Heat index

The heat index value during April is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. 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 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Badouma, during April, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Badouma, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In Badouma, the average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.