April weather forecastKigala, Kenya

Weather in April

April, like March, in Kigala, Kenya, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

April's onset brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing a minute difference from March's 30.8°C (87.4°F). The average nighttime temperature lowers to an agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F) throughout April.

Heat index

April's heat index is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Kigala, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kigala, during April, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.