April weather forecast
Damé, Ivory Coast

April introduces Damé to the peak of the rainy season. Temperatures continue to climb moderately, complementing the increased rainfall and humidity levels. Despite the increment in humid conditions, the city maintains consistent UV levels with the previous months, ensuring sufficient daylight. The frequency of winds remains steady, hinting at the consistency in weather conditions throughout the month. Heading out of April, Damé anticipates a similar weather scenario in May, with ever so slightly cooler temperatures.

Temperature

April's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. A striking difference from the daytime highs is registered during April nights, with an average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are regarded as very dangerous, as risk of heatstroke is looming.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Damé, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Damé, in April, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 924mm (36.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Damé is 8.6h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.