April weather forecastCachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

April

Weather in April

April, like March, in Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau, is a very hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 39.5°C (103.1°F).

Temperature

April's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a torrid 39.5°C (103.1°F), slightly deviating from March's 40.2°C (104.4°F). Cachôbar documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) during April nights.

Heat index

In April, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In April, in Cachôbar, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout April, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cachôbar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 868mm (34.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cachôbar, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of April in Cachôbar, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.9h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in April, in Cachôbar, records 39.5°C (103.1°F), while the low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 50%.

In April, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout April, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

40.2°C

39.5°C

37.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.4km/h

10.1km/h

11km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.3

27.8

25.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

17%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average high temperature in April: 39.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (40.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.9°C).

Average low temperature in April: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.5°C).

Average pressure in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average pressure in April: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average wind speed in April: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average humidity in April: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (32%).

Average rainfall in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall in April: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (286mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall days in April: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

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: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average sunshine days in April: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average cloud cover in April: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in April
Cachôbar, Guinea-Bissau

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).