April weather forecast
Makokou, Gabon

April, the same as March, in Makokou, Gabon, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are March and April, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

In April, in Makokou, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout April, 200mm (7.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 1626mm (64.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of April, in Makokou, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

February through May, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Makokou.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in April transform into the following instructions:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise.