April weather forecastMandritsara, Madagascar

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot autumn month in Mandritsara, Madagascar, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

Mandritsara's shift into April sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from March's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Mandritsara experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) during April nights.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:28 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mandritsara, Madagascar, the average sunshine in April 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.