April weather forecast
Bibasse, Gabon

April, the same as March, in Bibasse, Gabon, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Bibasse's average high-temperature at the onset of April, reaching a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F) from March's 32.1°C (89.8°F). During the month of April, Bibasse experiences a steady low-temperature average of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is appraised at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Bibasse, the average relative humidity in April is 87%.

Rainfall

In Bibasse, in April, it is raining for 28 days, with typically 170mm (6.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Bibasse, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.5 days and collects up to 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Bibasse, Gabon, is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of April in Bibasse, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Bibasse is 6.8h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bibasse, Gabon. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in April translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.