April weather forecast
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

When April arrives in Dhahran, the city witnesses a stark contrast in weather patterns from the preceding months. The few showers of March make way for more arid conditions, which are more typical of the region. Temperatures in Dhahran rise substantially in April, heralding the onset of an intense summer season. The increase in temperature and decrease in rainfall are the two key weather-related trends visible in April. Furthermore, as April transitions into May, the weather can be expected to get progressively dryer and hotter.

Temperature

The onset of April marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 25.6°C (78.1°F) in March to a hot 32.4°C (90.3°F). Dhahran's nights in April are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Dhahran, the average relative humidity in April is 55%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout April, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.7 days and collects up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of April, in Dhahran, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:11 +03.