April weather forecastBulawayo, Zimbabwe

April

Weather in April

Apri's weather undoubtedly leans towards the cooler side when contrasted to March's climate. Rainfall sees another decrease, solidifying April as considerably drier than the beginning of the year. As the month flows into its latter days, cloud cover gradually decreases, resulting in clearer skies. Wind speeds remain consistent, further enhancing the comfortable climate. April's weather mirrors the mild, welcoming climate required for exploring the bustling city landscapes.

Temperature

The commencement of April brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from March. Bulawayo witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) throughout April.

Humidity

In Bulawayo, the average relative humidity in April is 65%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout April, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bulawayo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.6 days and collects up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bulawayo, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:43 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F) and a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, the average relative humidity in April is 65%.

In April, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout April, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

In April, the average day length is 11h and 38min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:43 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.7h.

February, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in April: 24.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in April: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in April: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in April: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in April: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in April: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in April: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in April: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

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