April weather forecastHighland, Barbados

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is a moderately hot spring month in Highland, Barbados, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°C (79°F) and max 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F) from March's 26.9°C (80.4°F). In April, Highland's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a hot 30°C (86°F). If activity and exposure persist, they could induce fatigue, leading to possible heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

In Highland, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout April, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. In Highland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.8 days and collects up to 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Highland, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:13 AST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Highland is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In April, in Highland, the average high-temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in April is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in April in Highland, Barbados, is 76%.

In Highland, in April, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

In April, the average day length in Highland, Barbados, is 12h and 26min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:13 AST.

The average sunshine duration in April in Highland is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Highland are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Highland, Barbados.

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

26.9°C

27.4°C

28.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

26.1km/h

25.4km/h

26.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Highland, Barbados

Average high temperature in April: 27.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in April: 26.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in April
Highland, Barbados

Average pressure in April: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Highland, Barbados

Average wind speed in April: 24.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in April
Highland, Barbados

Average humidity in April: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Highland, Barbados

Average rainfall in April: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Highland, Barbados

Average rainfall days in April: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Highland, Barbados

Average daylight in April: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Highland, Barbados

Average sunshine days in April: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Highland, Barbados

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in April
Highland, Barbados

Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in April
Highland, Barbados

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).