April weather forecast
Antonibe, Madagascar

April, the same as March, in Antonibe, Madagascar, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

In April, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), nearly identical to March's 30.1°C (86.2°F). April nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important 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.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Antonibe, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In Antonibe, during April, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.2 rainfall days, and 1328mm (52.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Antonibe, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:34 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Antonibe, Madagascar, is 9.5h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Antonibe. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.