April weather forecast
Ahouanou, Ivory Coast

April, the same as March, in Ahouanou, Ivory Coast, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest period tends to be April, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful 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.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ahouanou, in April, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. In Ahouanou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 995mm (39.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ahouanou, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in April transforms into this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.