April weather forecast
Samfya, Zambia

April

Weather in April

April ushers in notable weather changes in Samfya. The transition from the rainy to the drier months gains momentum as the rainfall decreases substantially. Concurrent with this decline, humidity drops, signalling the retreat of the damp conditions of the preceding months. Evolving weather patterns bring more sunshine hours, paving the way for warmer temperatures. The decrease in rainfall is drastic, plunging from the previous 258mm (10.16") in March to an average of mere 58mm (2.28") in April.

Temperature

Upon the beginning of April, Samfya's high-temperatures register at a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. During April nights, Samfya records an average temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

In Samfya, Zambia, the average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In Samfya, during April, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. In Samfya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.8 days and collects up to 1243mm (48.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, April has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during April leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?
In Samfya, in April, the average high-temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
In April, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In Samfya, in April, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Samfya have in April?
In Samfya, the average day length in April is 11h and 51min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Samfya have in April?
The average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in April?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in April: 25.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).

Average pressure in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average pressure in April: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average humidity in April: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in April: 58mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (267mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in April
Samfya, Zambia
  • Average visibility in April: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

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