April weather forecastEkpe, Benin

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Ekpe, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Ekpe's warmest months, March and April, record an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ekpe, in April, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 204.5 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Ekpe, Benin, is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April in Ekpe, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Ekpe is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April leads to these instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Feb 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Ekpe, Benin, the months of March and April are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

The high-temperature during April is 32°C (89.6°F) and the low-temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

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

In Ekpe, Benin, in April, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

In April, the average day length in Ekpe, Benin, is 12h and 16min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in April in Ekpe, Benin, is 9.3h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ekpe, Benin.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Ekpe, Benin, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health 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

32°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.3km/h

15.4km/h

14km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

10.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average high temperature in April: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

Average low temperature in April: 27.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.8°C).

Average pressure in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average pressure in April: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average wind speed in April: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average humidity in April: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average rainfall in April: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average daylight in April: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Ekpe, Benin

Average cloud cover in April: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April
Ekpe, Benin

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).