April weather forecast
Blantyre, Malawi

April

Weather in April

The city of Blantyre, Malawi, welcoming April, witnesses a change in weather. The transition from the rainy season to the dry season starts to become apparent. Warm air envelopes the city, constituting an invitation for outdoor activities such as picnics and city tours. This invitation is punctuated by the diminished rainfall, drastically dropping to 53mm (2.09") over approximately 19 days. It's the onset of the dry season, and the city inches towards the heat of incoming months.

Temperature

The transition into April shows a subtle variation to a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F) from March's 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the average high-temperature. The average temperature during April nights is registered at a comfortable 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 84%.

Rainfall

In Blantyre, during April, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 1366mm (53.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?
During April, Blantyre experiences an average high-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and a low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
The average relative humidity in April is 84%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In Blantyre, in April, during 18.7 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Blantyre, the average day length in April is 11h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in April?
In April, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in April?
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in April: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average pressure in April: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average humidity in April: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in April: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (358mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (6mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in April: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.3 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in April: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (24.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (2 days).

Average UV index in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in April: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in April
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average visibility in April: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).

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