April weather forecast
Tori-Cada, Benin

As Tori-Cada, Benin enters April, there is a clear shift towards wetter and more humid conditions than those experienced in March. April's climate conveys the height of the tropical heat with frequent light showers providing a much-needed respite. An interesting aspect of April's weather is the highest rainfall recorded at 31mm (1.22"), signaling the peak of the initial wet season. Despite the growing intensity of humidity, April provides ample opportunities to immerse oneself in the indoor attractions of the city. As the month closes off, the anticipation lies in the oncoming high rainfalls and a slight dip in temperature for the month of May.

Temperature

April commences with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing little deviation from March's 32.2°C (90°F). The nights of April in Tori-Cada, Benin, anticipate an average low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In April, in Tori-Cada, Benin, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout April, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tori-Cada, Benin, there are 220.8 rainfall days, and 678mm (26.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tori-Cada, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Tori-Cada is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of April, in Tori-Cada, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

In Tori-Cada, Benin, the average sunshine in April 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.