April weather forecast
Zinder, Niger

April welcomes the onset of the rainy season in Zinder, with increased atmospheric humidity despite the generally low levels of precipitation. Daylight duration reaches closer to its yearly maximum, escalating the heat during the day. This is the period when afternoon thunderstorms start to peek on the horizon, although rainfall remains low and sporadic. The city observes a high of 40°C (104°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), coupled with sustained 12.5 hours of daylight, and an UV index maxing out at 12.

Temperature

The transition from March to April brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a torrid 36°C (96.8°F) to an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a moderately hot 25°C (77°F) in April.

Rainfall

In Zinder, in April, during 1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zinder, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Zinder, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of April, in Zinder, Niger, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:39 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Zinder, Niger, are January, March, April, July through September and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim.