April weather forecast
Gampola, Sri Lanka

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°C (69.4°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

April records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. During April, the average low-temperature in Gampola is an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in April is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout April, 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gampola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.