April weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

April

Weather in April

April weather in Butare witnesses another increase in rainfall to around 129mm (5.08"), albeit over fewer days compared to March, totaling 26.1 days. Even though the amount of cloud cover slightly increases, its effect on daylight is negligible. The month’s UV index is consistent at five. Pressure patterns are on the rise as well. One will notice the start of a gradual cooling trend from this month onward.

Temperature

Butare starts April with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.2°C (72°F), a minor shift from March's 23.8°C (74.8°F). Butare experiences a mean temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) during April nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 87%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 26.1 days. Throughout April, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Butare, Rwanda, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in April interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?
In Butare, 22.2°C (72°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°C (56.8°F) is the average low-temperature during April.
What is the average humidity in April?
In Butare, the average relative humidity in April is 87%.
How much does it rain in April?
In Butare, in April, during 26.1 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Butare have in April?
In Butare, the average day length in April is 12h and 3min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Butare have in April?
In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in April?
In Butare, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average temperature in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in April: 22.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average pressure in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in April: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average wind speed in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in April: 4.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average humidity in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in April: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average rainfall in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in April: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average rainfall days in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in April: 26.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average sunshine days in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in April: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average UV index in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average cloud cover in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in April - Butare, Rwanda
Average visibility in April
Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in April: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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