April weather forecastGharb, Malta

Weather in April

April embodies the spring fervor in Gharb, with longer daylight hours and a significant retreat in rainy days. There are noticeable changes as the temperature continues to climb and the sun has a stronger presence, replacing frequent rain showers with rarer, mild drizzles. Rainfall decreases to a mere 20mm (0.79") across six days, the lowest since the start of the year. Warmer afternoons and crisper evenings translate into a striking time for outdoor excursions. Come May, brace for the gradual transition to summer, with higher temperatures, lessened rainfall, and greater daylight hours.

Temperature

The start of April is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F) in March to a still enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F). Throughout April, the temperature in Gharb tends to fall to a consistent average low of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In Gharb, Malta, during April, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Gharb, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 450mm (17.72") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Gharb, in April, the average water temperature is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 16°C (60.8°F) is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Gharb is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CEST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Gharb, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in April leads to these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.