April weather forecastChikwawa, Malawi
April
Weather in April
April presents with the most noticeable alterations in weather patterns in Chikwawa, Malawi, with rainfall drastically decreasing to 44mm (1.73"). Temperatures start to drop and the city moves closer to its dry, chilly season. Residents experience longer sunshine hours and clearing skies, rendering a break in the largely overcast weather of previous months. The evenings may require light layering due to evaporative cooling after the reduced rain showers. Observably, the pressure is the highest throughout the year, standing at an average of 1015.9mb.Temperature
With April's arrival, Chikwawa notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. April in Chikwawa sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 16.8°C (62.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in April in Chikwawa is 86%.Rainfall
In Chikwawa, in April, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.1 rainfall days, and 1407mm (55.39") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Chikwawa, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 44min.On the first day of April in Chikwawa, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April in Chikwawa is 6.7h.UV index
January, February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Chikwawa. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average high temperature in April: 24.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.2°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 16.8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13°C).
Average pressure in April
Chikwawa, 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 (1010.4mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average wind speed in April: 6.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average humidity in April: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average rainfall in April: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (383mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average rainfall days in April: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.5 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 42min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in April: 6h and 42min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average sunshine days in April: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Chikwawa, 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 January, February, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average cloud cover in April: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and April (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in April
Chikwawa, Malawi
- Average visibility in April: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (6km).
