April weather forecastCidade Velha, Cape Verde

April

Weather in April

April's weather reveals a climb in both temperature highs, from 23.7°C (74.7°F) in March to 24.1°C (75.4°F), and nighttime lows in Cidade Velha. The city experiences increased rainfall from 1mm (0.04") in March to 3mm (0.12"), indicating the city's shift towards the onset of the rainy season. Despite the increase in precipitation, daylight and sunshine hours continue to rise. The UV index remains the same, hinting at a constant solar intensity. Sea temperatures still float around the same figures, maintaining the pleasing coastal weather.

Temperature

The advent of April signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F), aligning closely with March. During the nights of April, Cidade Velha maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Humidity

In Cidade Velha, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cidade Velha, during April, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Cidade Velha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54.1 days and collects up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Cidade Velha, the average seawater temperature in April is 23.8°C (74.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 23.8°C (74.8°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:51 -01.

Sunshine

In Cidade Velha, the average sunshine in April is 9.7h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in April translates into this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be on guard! The reflective nature of sand and water boosts UV exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during April is 24.1°C (75.4°F) and the low-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

In Cidade Velha, in April, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

In April, the average sea temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 23.8°C (74.8°F) water.

In April, the average day length in Cidade Velha is 12h and 29min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:51 -01.

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average high temperature in April: 24.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 21.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average pressure in April: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average wind speed in April: 23km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall in April: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average sea temperature in April: 23.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (23.6°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average sunshine days in April: 26.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average cloud cover in April: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in April
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).