April weather forecast
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

April signals the commencement of Dikodougou's dreaded yet essential rainy season. Contrasting the dry first quarter of the year, this period displays heavier cloud cover, responsible for the increased rainfall. Relative humidity soars upwards, a testament to the intensifying tropical climate. A testament to these climatic shifts, April's rains accumulate to a whopping 59mm (2.32") over 12.4 days, introducing a considerable amount of rainfall. The weather cycle presents a dramatic change in the city's ethos, a shift from the scorching heat to the petrichor-laden air of Dikodougou.

Temperature

Dikodougou's April showcases an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F), hardly distinct from March's 37.4°C (99.3°F). In the month of April, the average temperature in Dikodougou, Ivory Coast, dips to a warm 25.2°C (77.4°F) during the night.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Dikodougou, Ivory Coast, the average relative humidity in April is 51%.

Rainfall

In Dikodougou, in April, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of April in Dikodougou, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in April leads to these guidelines:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.