April weather forecast
Ilaro, Nigeria

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Ilaro, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 35.8°C (96.4°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in April for Ilaro, Nigeria, is a still very hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), staying closely aligned with March's conditions. Despite drastic daytime highs, Ilaro logs an average low-temperature reading of 23.3°C (73.9°F) throughout April.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 54°C (129.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Ilaro is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ilaro, during April, the rain falls for 23.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.9 rainfall days, and 916mm (36.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Ilaro is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of April, in Ilaro, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ilaro, Nigeria, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.