April weather forecast
Imtarfa, Malta

April in Imtarfa plays out as a perfect tune of escalating temperature profiles and diminishing rainfall, crafting a prologue to the summer ahead. It distinguishes itself from both its predecessor March and its successor May through a dramatic drop in precipitation. April carries the baton from March in terms of on-land temperatures, yet the sea warms up more, tempting swimmers and surfers earlier than usual. As the daylight lengthens and sunshine increases, the month beckons outdoor enthusiasts. However, they must take caution, as the UV index demonstrates a marked rise, necessitating protective measures.

Temperature

April witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F) in March to a still enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F). In the month of April, Imtarfa experiences an average low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In April, in Imtarfa, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout April, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. In Imtarfa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80 days and collects up to 499mm (19.65") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 16°C (60.8°F). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Imtarfa, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of April, in Imtarfa, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CEST.

Sunshine

In Imtarfa, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April leads to these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.