April weather forecast
Hog Harbour, Vanuatu

April signifies a change in seasons for Hog Harbour, with a noticeable decline in monthly rainfall, measuring at 195mm (7.68"). The change is accompanied by a drop in temperature levels while the number of sunshine hours also reduces. Regardless, April retains much of its tropical feel, save for the decrease in precipitation. Even as the sky stays clouded for most of the time, the city sees a comfortable spread of sunlight during the daytime. This transition phase brings out different hues of Hog Harbour, with its blend of wet and slightly cooler weather.

Temperature

The commencement of April in Hog Harbour notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. A mean low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) is a distinguishing feature of April, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

In Hog Harbour, the average relative humidity in April is 82%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout April, 195mm (7.68") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hog Harbour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.3 days and collects up to 1432mm (56.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hog Harbour, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:35 +11.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.