April weather forecast
Kottawa, Sri Lanka

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Kottawa, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 26°C (78.8°F) and max 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

The months of March and April are noted for their peak temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Kottawa, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 24.4 days. Throughout April, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kottawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2039mm (80.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kottawa, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Kottawa?
During March and April, Kottawa experiences its average highest temperatures, peaking at 31.4°C (88.5°F).
How hot does it get in April?
April temperatures in Kottawa, Sri Lanka, vary between a high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and a low-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in April?
In Kottawa, during April, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kottawa have in April?
In April, the average day length is 12h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in April?
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in April?
In Kottawa, the average sunshine duration in April is 9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in April?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in April: 31.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in April: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in April: 99mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (329mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in April: 24.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in April: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in April: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in April
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

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

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