April weather forecastCaledonia, Guyana

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Caledonia, Guyana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Caledonia experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) in April, closely aligned with March's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Throughout April, Caledonia witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 27.4 days. Throughout April, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. In Caledonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 312.9 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Caledonia is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:01 -04.

Sunshine

In Caledonia, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

March, April, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Caledonia. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight 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.