April weather forecastApapa, Nigeria

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Apapa, Nigeria, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

Apapa, Nigeria, in April records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), parallel to March. Apapa records a mean low-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) in April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is appraised at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Apapa, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Apapa, in April, during 11.7 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 691mm (27.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Apapa is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Apapa is 8.9h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in April, in Apapa, records 32.3°C (90.1°F), while the low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in April is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).

In Apapa, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

In Apapa, during April, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

The average day length in April in Apapa is 12h and 16min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, in Apapa, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

In Apapa, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Apapa are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Apapa is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

32.3°C

31.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

14.3km/h

13km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.6

16.3

12.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average high temperature in April: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in April: 27°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average pressure in April: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average wind speed in April: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average rainfall in April: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average daylight in April: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in April: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in April: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in April: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April
Apapa, Nigeria

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).