April weather forecastPopayán, Colombia

Weather in April

April ushers in a damp weather spell, as rainfall nudges slightly downwards from the rain-soaked March. A prominent characteristic of April's climate is the ample sunlight that dots the afternoon skies, coinciding with the least number of rainfall days. The weather remains cooler, supported by increased sunshine hours contributing to a balance in temperature. Humidity persists at a relatively high level, albeit consistent with the preceding month. Consequently, the mild and fairly stable weather pattern stretches out from March into April.

Temperature

At the onset of April, Popayán records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Throughout April, Popayán registers a consistent average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Popayán, Colombia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Popayán, during April, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Popayán, there are 210 rainfall days, and 2127mm (83.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Popayán, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of April in Popayán, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:09 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Popayán is 3.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Popayán. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Take all required precautions, as unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.