April weather forecast
Lifouta, Gabon

April, like March, is a hot autumn month in Lifouta, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°C (90.5°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in April, at a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), reveals a modest deviation from March's 33.4°C (92.1°F). April's average low-temperature reading settles at a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

During April, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout April, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

In Lifouta, the average sunshine in April is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.