April weather forecast
Mandjou, Cameroon

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Mandjou, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°C (90.9°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of April reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. The temperature dips to an average of 21.4°C (70.5°F) during April nights.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Mandjou, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mandjou, Cameroon, in April, during 22.7 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mandjou, there are 224.1 rainfall days, and 1117mm (43.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Mandjou is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of April in Mandjou, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year in Mandjou, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.