April weather forecast
Mungbere, Democratic Republic of Congo

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Mungbere, Democratic Republic of Congo, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and an average high of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The weather during April records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in April with an average nighttime temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) in Mungbere, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Mungbere, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mungbere, in April, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 150mm (5.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Mungbere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 281.3 days and collects up to 1553mm (61.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.