April weather forecastBlantyre, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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 42min
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 54min
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).





