April weather forecastBawku, Ghana

April

Weather in April

April brings a change in Bawku’s weather, with a slight dip in maximum temperature to 40.7°C (105.3°F) from March's 40.8°C (105.4°F). The city experiences a significant increase in rainfall during this period, marking the onset of consistent precipitation. Coupled with this, the relative humidity jumps to 35%, inducing a more humid atmosphere. The city remains basked in sunlight, with the daylight hour range staying constant. April can be categorized as the beginning of the transition phase from the dry season to the monsoon season.

Temperature

Bawku experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still extremely hot 40.7°C (105.3°F) with the onset of April, maintaining near parity with March's 40.8°C (105.4°F). Bawku, after hot April days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 35%.

Rainfall

In Bawku, Ghana, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Bawku, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Bawku is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of April in Bawku, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during April translates into these guidelines:
Take the necessary steps to protect yourself; unprotected skin and eyes are vulnerable to damage. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

In Bawku, in April, the average high-temperature is 40.7°C (105.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).

In Bawku, Ghana, the average relative humidity in April is 35%.

In Bawku, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

The average day length in April in Bawku is 12h and 23min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, in Bawku, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year in Bawku.

In April, the average sunshine duration in Bawku is 11.9h.

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average high temperature in April: 40.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 28°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average pressure in April: 1007.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7km/h).

Average humidity in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average humidity in April: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average rainfall in April: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (131mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average rainfall days in April: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average sunshine days in April: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average UV index in April: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average cloud cover in April: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in April
Bawku, Ghana

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).