April weather forecast
Mpo, Congo

April, like March, is another tropical autumn month in Mpo, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

April's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In Mpo, the average low-temperature during the month of April is a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Mpo, Congo, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mpo, in April, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Mpo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 276.3 days and collects up to 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of April in Mpo, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:56 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mpo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.