April weather forecastOuedeme, Benin

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Ouedeme, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into April marks the average high-temperature at a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F), differing minimally from March's 35.5°C (95.9°F). In the month of April, an average of 25.7°C (78.3°F) marks the low-temperature in Ouedeme.

Heat index

April's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout April, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ouedeme, there are 216.6 rainfall days, and 631mm (24.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of April, in Ouedeme, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Ouedeme is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ouedeme are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in April transforms into this advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.