April weather forecastHarare, Zimbabwe
April
Weather in April
Moving into April, Harare becomes less humid, and the rainfall drops to its lowest levels since the start of the year, at 31mm (1.22"). The weather transition from March to April is marked by a drop in temperatures and a further reduction in rainfall. Although April is slightly cooler than March, the warmth is off-set by lowered humdity. April marks the end of the rainy season, setting the stage for dry and clear skies ahead. The city enjoys clear skies with no obstructions to visibility and increasing daylight hours.Temperature
The unfolding of April shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.4°C (75.9°F), indicating a slight variance from March's 25.5°C (77.9°F). Harare witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F) throughout April.Humidity
The average relative humidity in April is 73%.Rainfall
In Harare, in April, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:36 CAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, April has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in April: 24.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 13°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).
Average pressure in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in April: 1017.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in April: 8.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in April: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).
Average rainfall in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in April: 31mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in April: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 42min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in April: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).
Average UV index in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average UV index in April: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in April: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in April
Harare, Zimbabwe
- Average visibility in April: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
