April weather forecast
Silver Sands, Barbados

April signifies a change in weather with a light increment in precipitation levels, measuring 45mm (1.77") during 7 rainy days. The temperatures soar, as the island gears up for the warmer months. The sea temperature maintains its warmth, attracting many visitors for water-based activities. Despite the beginning of the wet season, April still offers plenty of sunlit periods. Compared to the May weather forecast, April tends to be slightly drier and cooler.

Temperature

Silver Sands's transition from March to April introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), identical to the previous month. During the month of April, an average temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is noted during the nights in Silver Sands, Barbados.

Rainfall

In Silver Sands, in April, during 7 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Silver Sands, there are 156 rainfall days, and 1238mm (48.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: For any water activity, having surface water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered outstanding and highly delightful for lengthened periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April in Silver Sands, 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

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, April and May, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Silver Sands are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in April interprets into the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.