April weather forecast
Makokou, Gabon

April introduces the most abundant amount of rainfall during the year with a total accumulation of 200mm (7.87"). No significant changes are registered in temperature, UV Index or hours of daylight and sunshine, underlining the emphasis on precipitation this month. The increased rainfall coincides with an increase in the number of rainy days, implying persistent wet conditions in Makokou, Gabon. The weather slightly tapers off as April turns into May, although high rainfall levels persist.

Temperature

Makokou experiences the peak of its temperatures in March and April, when the average high-temperatures rise to 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

In Makokou, in April, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 200mm (7.87") of accumulated precipitation. 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 April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, 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.

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 of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 in April translates into these instructions:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after every two hours, or immediately after a swim or outdoor exercise.