April weather forecastPuducherry, India

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Puducherry, India, is a hot pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature varying between 34°C (93.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).
The ideal sea water temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 13mm (0.51") of accumulated rainfall makes April the best time for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

Upon the onset of April, Puducherry witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout the month of April, Puducherry observes an average nighttime temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).

Rainfall

In Puducherry, in April, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Puducherry aggregates up to 1240mm (48.82") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are April and May, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of April in Puducherry, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:24 pm IST.

Sunshine

February through April, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Puducherry are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Implement all necessary safeguards, unprotected skin might suffer burns rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. After a swim or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.