April weather forecast
Potosi, Bolivia

As April unfolds in Potosi, Bolivia, it brings the year's most drastic decrease in precipitation, from 55mm (2.17") in March to a minuscule 13mm (0.51"). This change sets the stage for the following months’ dry and clear weather conditions. It would not be uncommon for a tourist to explore Potosi in April without ever needing an umbrella. Increased sunshine hours compensate for the reduced daily light, significantly contributing to the pleasant outdoor conditions. The cooler and drier trend carries through to the following months, with temperatures experiencing a slow decline.

Temperature

The weather during April records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17°C (62.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. The anticipated average low-temperature for April, a cold 0°C (32°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Rainfall

In Potosi, during April, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In Potosi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80 days and collects up to 397mm (15.63") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Potosi, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of April, in Potosi, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:01 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 during April leads to these advisories:
Undertake every vital safety procedure, as unprotected skin and eyes could sustain burns in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.