April weather forecast
Polokwane, South Africa

April in Polokwane records a prominent cooling trend, moving away from the earlier months' consistent warmth. Humidity levels in Polokwane taper off as compared to March, resulting in slightly drier conditions. The region witnesses a declining UV index, which drops to 9. The rainfall dwindles further to a total of 33mm (1.3"), distributed sparingly over four days. The comfortable temperatures coupled with lower incidences of rain signify April as an opportune month for sightseeing.

Temperature

Stepping into April, Polokwane records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F), almost consistent with March. A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) is noted during the nights in April in Polokwane.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 69%.

Rainfall

In Polokwane, in April, during 4 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polokwane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47 days and collects up to 478mm (18.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Polokwane is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:35 SAST.

Sunshine

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Polokwane, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during April translates into these guidelines:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.