April weather forecastKendari, Indonesia

Weather in April

In Kendari, April weather is a passage between the rainy start of the year to a slightly drier spell. A fierce bout of 234mm (9.21") rainfall on average, makes it the rainiest month of the year. With daylight ranging close to 12 hours, the city's potential for outdoor activities remains promising despite the dominating gloom. Moreover, consistent temperature patterns from March carry over into April, preserving the city's pleasant ambiance.

Temperature

Kendari marks the onset of April with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), subtly divergent from March's 29.9°C (85.8°F). Kendari reports an average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

April's heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Kendari, the average relative humidity in April is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kendari, Indonesia, during April, the rain falls for 29 days and regularly aggregates up to 234mm (9.21") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 300.7 rainfall days, and 1915mm (75.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kendari, the average seawater temperature in April is 29.6°C (85.3°F).
Note: Between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water temperature is typically considered very warm and pleasurable by everyone. Water activities at these temperatures are enjoyable for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In Kendari, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:46 WITA.

Sunshine

In Kendari, the average sunshine in April is 7.5h.

UV index

January through April, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.