April weather forecast
Sanga, Mali

April weather in Sanga sees a further upsurge in temperatures as well as a significant rise in rainfall. The recorded downpours mark the initiation of the rainy season, but the primary weather pattern remains heated with temperatures fluctuating from 25°C (77°F) to 40°C (104°F), the highest register in the year. This month's weather distinctly transitions with more rainfall and the extended daylight duration surfaces as the daylight hours stretch to 12.5 hours per day. Despite the increment in rainfall, the majority of the month is dominated by warm conditions with an unvarying UV index continuing to necessitate care under the sun.

Temperature

The yearly peak temperatures in Sanga occur in April and May, averaging a high-temperature of 40°C (104°F).

Rainfall

In Sanga, in April, during 1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanga, Mali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48 days and collects up to 505mm (19.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sanga, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

April, June through September, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sanga are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 12 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher.