April weather forecastGatare, Rwanda

April

Weather in April

April in Gatare experiences robust conditions with the highest rainfall of the year at 146mm (5.75"). As the city ushers in this month, the consistent shift in relative humidity from 76% in March to 80% in April is quite notable. Despite the gloom, residents are rewarded with maximum daylight hours. Comparatively, the upcoming month of May offers relief from these torrential rains. Although the winds are slightly stronger, they provide a refreshing relief from the humidity.

Temperature

The introduction of April notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 23.3°C (73.9°F) from March's 24.1°C (75.4°F). Throughout April, Gatare witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 28.9 days. Throughout April, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 294.8 rainfall days, and 1224mm (48.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gatare, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

Sunshine

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

In Gatare, in April, the average high-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F).

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Gatare, in April, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in April is 12h and 4min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

The month with the least sunshine in Gatare is April, with an average of 8.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.6h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in April: 23.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.5°C).

Average pressure in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in April: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in April: 5.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May, June, July and August (5.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in April: 146mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (21mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in April: 28.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and December (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (13.2 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 6min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in April: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Gatare, 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
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in April
Gatare, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).