April weather forecast
Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Come April, Bandundu experiences a shift in its weather pattern. With a high temperature of 90.5°F and equally high humidity at 75%, this period marks the peak of the rainy season. The rainfall reaches a four-month high of 4.17". Despite this, sunshine hours stabilize around 8.5 hours a day, accompanied by a slight drop in wind speed. A common trend during April is the presence of more cloud covers, aligning with the increased rainfall.

Temperature

Bandundu's weather, upon April's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.5°F, nearly identical to the prior month. Bandundu's temperature drops to an average low of 73.9°F during the nights of April.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 111.2°F. Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bandundu, in April, during 24 rainfall days, 4.17" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 230.8 rainfall days, and 38.27" of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bandundu, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:47 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during April morphs into the following directions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.