April weather forecast
Limbe, Cameroon

April in Limbe is marked by frequent rainy days, resulting in 106mm (4.17") of rain, nearly 50% more than March. The atmosphere remains humid yet the misty showers bring down the high temperatures slightly. It hints at the descending curtain of the hot season and a step into the rainiest months ahead. The month also marks the start of a gradual decline in sunshine hours, yet April afternoons are still warm and inviting.

Temperature

The ushering in of April brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), closely mirroring the 32.1°C (89.8°F) of March. April sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Limbe, during April, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 256.6 rainfall days, and 1889mm (74.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February through May, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are highly enjoyable and provide prolonged comfort without unease.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Limbe is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In Limbe, the average sunshine in April is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.