April weather forecastDouako, Guinea

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is a very hot spring month in Douako, Guinea, with an average temperature varying between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 38.6°C (101.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.6°C (101.5°F), nearly identical to March's 38.9°C (102°F). Douako records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in April averaging at a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in April is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In Douako, Guinea, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. In Douako, Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 968mm (38.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Douako, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of April in Douako, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.6h.

UV index

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.